Saffet-Bey Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On April 18, 2018, the ferry 'Saffet Bey' experienced a technical failure while docked in Cesme. To facilitate repairs, the tugboat 'Marintug II' was dispatched to tow the disabled vessel from its current location in Cesme to a shipyard in Tuzla. The journey commenced as 'Saffet Bey' made its way into the Canakkale Strait on the morning of April 23. During this critical passage, a Coastal Safety tug provided an escort, ensuring the safety of maritime traffic in the strait. The towing operation concluded successfully when 'Saffet Bey' arrived at the Tuzla shipyard on April 24. After undergoing necessary repairs, the ferry departed Tuzla at 12:30 a.m. on May 13, heading back toward Çeşme, with an estimated arrival time of May 15 at 11:00 a.m.

The cargo vessel 'Saffet Bey' made its return to the port of Genova on the morning of October 28, marking its first stop after undergoing extensive repairs for grounding damage. These repairs were conducted in Tuzla from September 20 to October 18. After ensuring the vessel was in optimal condition, 'Saffet Bey' set sail for Mostaganem later that same evening, continuing its maritime journey.

On September 6, 2023, the ferry 'Saffet Bey' was successfully refloated from the rocky shores of Prophet Elias, located at Cape Maleas. The operation was skillfully executed with the assistance of two powerful tugs, 'Apollon' (IMO: 7431806) and 'Pantanassa' (IMO: 9332561), alongside the ship's own engine. The vessel had been moored off Profitis Ilias prior to the incident. For more detailed visuals and local insights, you can check out the Greek media coverage featuring photos and videos: [Kithiraikanea](http://kithiraikanea.com/showthread.php?t=10308), [Myblogs](http://myblogs.gr/article/apekollithi-to-saffet-bey), [Kithiraikanea Blog](http://kithiraikanea.blogspot.de/2016/09/saffet-bey.html).