What Crew Members Say About Rigel-Ii

On February 19, 2023, the Perama Port Authority received urgent reports around noon regarding a collision incident involving the 'Rigel II' and the ferry 'Ariadne' (IMO: 9135262). The accident occurred while 'Ariadne' was departing from the floating tank at Perama and undergoing mooring procedures. During these maneuvers, with the aid of two tugs and support from an additional tugboat, the 'Rigel II' collided with the port side of the 'Ariadne.' This unfortunate incident resulted in noticeable damage to both the railings and the MES system, which is vital for ensuring safe evacuation in emergencies. Following the collision, the Perama Port Department of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus initiated a preliminary investigation. Consequently, both vessels have been prohibited from sailing until they can provide valid seaworthiness certificates from their respective classifiers.