Rigel-Iii Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On December 23, 2024, the ferry 'AF Francesca', traveling from Bari, collided with the docked 'Rigel III' at the port of Durrës at approximately noon. This unfortunate incident left around 1,500 passengers stranded for several hours as bad weather conditions severely impacted ferry mooring operations in the Bay of Durrës, complicating the vessel's anchoring process. Fortunately, tugs were deployed to regain control of the 'AF Francesca', minimizing damage from the allision. Due to ongoing adverse weather, the 'AF Francesca' will continue its journey without passengers, while 'AF Marina', another ferry set to depart for Bari, has postponed its departure until conditions improve. Additionally, a fishing boat suffered a sinking incident in the fishing port basin, though reports confirm that there were no injuries related to these occurrences. For more details and footage, check out the following links: [Link 1](https://opinion.al/video-moti-i-keq-perplasen-2-tragete-ne-portin-e-durresit/), [Link 2](https://shqiptarja.com/lajm/videolajm-dy-tragete-perplasen-ne-kalaten-e-portit-te-durresit-shkak-moti-i-keq-ska-te-plagosur), [Link 3](https://joq-albania.com/artikull/1245335.html).

In a significant move in the maritime sector, a ferry previously sold at the end of 2016 is now in the hands of Ventouris Ferries. This vessel is scheduled to undergo a renaming process and will be officially known as 'Rigel III'.