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On October 15, at approximately midday, the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa was alerted to a fire incident involving a camper vehicle inside garage No. 6 of the ferry 'Hellenic Spirit'. During the vessel's loading operation, crew members observed smoke emerging from the camper's vents. Acting swiftly, they utilized the ship's fire extinguishers to contain the blaze. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the incident did not result in damage to other vehicles or the ferry itself. The affected camper was promptly moved to the pier of the external port in Igoumenitsa. Following the event, officers from the Local Ship Inspection Unit conducted a thorough inspection of the 'Hellenic Spirit' and confirmed that its seaworthiness remained intact. Meanwhile, the Central Port Authority of Igoumenitsa commenced a preliminary investigation into the incident. After ensuring all safety protocols were met, the ferry departed for its scheduled route to Ancona, carrying 373 passengers and 81 crew members.

In a concerning incident on June 16, 2024, the Port Authority of Patras received an alert from the Master of the vessel 'Hellenic Spirit' regarding an injury to a 55-year-old crew member. The unfortunate accident occurred when the crew member slipped in his cabin, leading to an injury to his left hand. Following the fall, emergency protocols were activated, and the injured individual was promptly transported to the General Hospital of Patras for comprehensive medical evaluation. A preliminary investigation has commenced, overseen by the Central Port Authority of Patras, to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

On September 23, 2023, at 10:20 a.m. UTC, the Master of the ferry 'Hellenic Spirit' reported a generator malfunction while operating its scheduled route from Ancona to Patras, with an intermediate stop in Igoumenitsa. The vessel was carrying 246 passengers and 160 vehicles when the incident occurred in the Gulf of Patras, specifically at coordinates 38°14'46" N, 021°22'22" E. After the breakdown, the 'Hellenic Spirit' managed to navigate under its own power to the Port of Patras, where it underwent inspection by the Port's Local Ship Inspection Division. Inspectors determined that the intake valve for the No. 2 cylinder in the electric engine had sustained damage. Consequently, the Central Port Authority of Patras launched a preliminary investigation and barred the vessel from departing. After necessary repairs were completed and the attending classification society issued updated maintenance and seaworthiness certificates, the 'Hellenic Spirit' was cleared to resume its journey, departing from Patras towards Igoumenitsa and Ancona.