Stavros Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On January 21, 2026, a dramatic incident unfolded in the port of Rhodes as the mooring line of the ferry 'Stavros' snapped, propelled by hurricane-force winds. In a swift response, a tugboat assisted the ferry late in the evening, guiding it away from the tumultuous port waters towards the safer haven of Ixia, situated near the airport. Unfortunately, the adverse weather conditions persisted, preventing the 'Stavros' from embarking on its planned itinerary connecting Rhodes to Symi, Nisyros, Kos, and Kalymnos on January 22. The sailing schedule was eventually adjusted, with the route set to resume on January 23, 2026.

On August 10, the Port Authority of Rhodes received a report from the captain of the ferry 'Stavros' regarding a mechanical issue with the starboard main engine while en route from Megisti to Rhodes. Despite the complications, the ferry managed to navigate safely into Rhodes, where it successfully disembarked a total of 49 passengers along with 11 private vehicles and five trucks. Initially, the Central Port Authority of Rhodes deemed it necessary to suspend the vessel's operations temporarily. However, following the presentation of a maintenance certificate from its overseeing classification society, the 'Stavros' was permitted to resume its scheduled routes.

On April 5, 2025, around noon, the 1st Port Department of Pythagoreio, under the oversight of the Samos Port Authority, received notification regarding an anchor mishap involving the vessel 'Stavros'. The ship lost its starboard side anchor while maneuvering during mooring operations at Pythagoreio port but was able to dock safely. 'Stavros', which was on a scheduled route that included stops at Agathonisi, Arkios, Patmos, Lipsos, Leros, and Kalymnos, was carrying 10 passengers at the time. Initially, the port authority prohibited the vessel from departing until a certificate verifying its class maintenance was presented by the monitoring classification society. Once this documentation was provided, the ship was cleared to continue on its intended journey.

On November 11, 2024, at noon, the Port Authority of Kalymnos received a notification regarding a critical issue concerning the ferry 'Stavros'. Initial inspections carried out by local authorities and a private diver confirmed the ferry had lost its port side rudder. As a precautionary measure, the Kalymnos Port Authority has mandated that the ferry remains docked until the necessary repairs are completed and a maintenance certificate is provided by the overseeing classification society. Concurrently, the Port Authority has started proceedings to impose administrative penalties against the vessel's Master for failing to promptly report the rudder malfunction, as required by maritime regulations. This incident underscores the importance of immediate communication regarding vessel safety to ensure the well-being of all maritime operations.

On the morning of August 31, 2024, a notable incident unfolded as the Master of the ferry 'Stavros' alerted the Port Authority of Rhodes regarding a malfunction in its port side main engine. The vessel was navigating its scheduled route from Rhodes to Megistis, carrying 44 passengers at the time. In response to the situation, the Central Port Authority of Rhodes promptly issued a sailing prohibition for the ferry. However, following the completion of necessary repairs and the subsequent presentation of a class maintenance certificate from the monitoring classification society, the sailing ban was lifted, allowing the 'Stavros' to resume its operations.