Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Skorpios-Ii

The iconic ferry, Skorpios II, has been successfully refloated with the aid of the rising tide, marking a triumphant return to its normal tourist operations as of February 7 at noon. This follows an incident that occurred on February 5, where the vessel ran aground 14 kilometers south of Puerto Montt while en route to Castro. After entering the port of Puerto Montt at 2 a.m. on February 6, it was confirmed that the ship sustained no damage. In light of this incident, authorities have initiated an investigation to prevent similar occurrences in the future. For further details, you can view the Chilean report here: http://www.biobiochile.cl/2015/02/06/skorpios-ii-mantendra-itinerario-tras-incidente-en-costas-de-puerto-montt.shtml.

Early in the morning of February 5, 2015, the tour vessel 'Skorpios II', carrying 89 passengers and 31 crew members, ran aground near Maillén in Punta Santo Domingo, just 14 kilometers southwest of Puerto Montt. The incident occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m., prompting an immediate response from local maritime authorities. The 5th Naval District received the alert around 6:45 a.m. and quickly mobilized assets to assist in the situation. The passengers, who were predominantly foreign tourists enjoying a sightseeing trip through the stunning fjords and the San Rafael Glacier, were safely transferred onto the Chilean patrol boat 'Micalvi' around 3 p.m. They were subsequently transported to the Navy Pier in Tenglo on another patrol vessel, 'Contramaestre Micalvi'. Additionally, the patrol boat 'Defender' from Arcángel was dispatched to the scene. A Super Puma helicopter and a Skymaster aircraft were also deployed to monitor the incident from the air. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or environmental spills associated with the grounding. The 'Skorpios II' was perched high and dry on a rocky shoreline, with hopes that it would be refloated as the tide rose later in the day. For further updates and visuals, you can view the Chilean reports detailing the event. Links to more information include publications from Publimetro, Armada de Chile, and La Cuarta.