Superexpress Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On May 26, 2025, a notable maritime incident occurred in Mykonos as the ferry 'Superexpress' collided with the quay and a stationary tug during its mooring operations at the bustling port. This unfortunate event took place in the afternoon and resulted in notable damage to both the stern of the tug and the bow of the ferry. At the time of the collision, the 'Superexpress' was actively servicing a scheduled route from Rafina to Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Ios, and Thira, carrying 158 passengers, 29 crew members, 11 cars, and one motorcycle. In response to the incident, the Mykonos Port Authority promptly prohibited the 'Superexpress' from departing until a valid seaworthiness certificate could be obtained from the monitoring classification society. Subsequently, the ferry was granted limited permission to complete a single voyage without passengers or cargo to the Perama shipyard, where it docked on May 27. Passengers bound for Tinos and Rafina were safely transferred and cared for by the vessel's operating company. Meanwhile, a preliminary investigation led by the Mykonos Port Authority culminated in the arrest of the Captain on charges related to article 291 par. 3 of the Criminal Code, which addresses 'Dangerous interference with fixed-track transport, ships, and aircraft.' Thankfully, the incident did not result in any injuries, and no signs of marine pollution were reported.

On August 13, 2024, the 'Superexpress' ferry made an unexpected return to the port of Tinos following a violent altercation involving 14 passengers. The vessel, which was en route to Rafina, faced the decision to turn back after the Master reported unsafe conditions onboard. Upon docking back at Tinos, authorities from the Port Authority, alongside officers from the local police, apprehended the involved passengers for breaching article 292 of the Civil Code, relating to traffic obstruction. The situation intensified when officers discovered two replica firearms hidden in luggage during a search. Following this incident, the shipping company requested that two officials from the Port Authority of Tinos accompany the ferry, permitting it to resume its journey to Rafina, where it arrived without further issues. An investigation into the altercation is ongoing, led by the Port Authority of Tinos.

On September 12, 2023, the Mykonos Port Authority received an urgent report from the captain of the 'Super Express', a vessel carrying 719 passengers, regarding a potential technical issue. As the ship was preparing to depart for its scheduled stops at the picturesque islands of Paros, Ios, and Thira, it encountered a malfunction in its propulsion systems, suspected to be caused by the intake of a floating object into the starboard suction. Promptly addressing the situation, the ship safely returned to the Mykonos port, where it was temporarily prohibited from sailing. Following inspections and the submission of a seaworthiness certificate by the overseeing classification society, the Super Express was cleared to continue its journey and fulfill its itinerary.