Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Superfast-Ii

On March 16, at midday, the Port Authority of Patras was alerted by the Captain of the 'Superfast II' regarding a malfunction in the water cooling system associated with its generators at the southern port. The ferry, which was slated for a regular route connecting Igoumenitsa and Bari, was carrying 165 passengers, 56 vehicles, and a crew of 65 at the time. Passengers were promptly notified by the ship's operating company about an alternative ferry's departure to Ancona. In light of the situation, the Central Port Authority of Patras prohibited the 'Superfast II' from departing until repairs were completed and a maintenance certificate from the overseeing classification society was submitted. As of March 18, the vessel remained docked in Patras, awaiting further developments.

On the evening of August 12, 2021, the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa received urgent notification regarding a 50-year-old crew member aboard the 'Superfast II'. The vessel, which regularly operates on the Patras-Igoumenitsa-Bari route, reported that the crew member sustained injuries requiring immediate medical attention. Promptly, the ship diverted to Igoumenitsa port, where the injured man was met by professionals from EKAB ambulance services. He was swiftly transported to the General Hospital of Filiates for comprehensive care. Following the incident, the relevant authorities initiated a preliminary investigation to assess the circumstances surrounding the injury.

On December 15, 2018, a maritime incident occurred involving the ferry 'Superfast II' as it departed from the new port of Patras. The vessel struck the pier on its starboard side while en route to Igoumenitsa and Bari, carrying 126 passengers and a crew of 56. Thankfully, the ferry managed to return to the port without any reported injuries. In response to the collision, the Central Port Authority of Patras took immediate action by detaining the ferry for safety assessments. Following a thorough inspection and the submission of the necessary seaworthiness and class certificates from the designated classification society, the 'Superfast II' was cleared for departure and released on December 16 at 12:15 a.m.