Reviews & Ratings for the Vikentios-Damodos

On July 6, 2023, the passenger ferry 'Vikentios Damodos' encountered an unfortunate incident while docking at the port of Argostoli. The vessel, which operates between Lixouri and Argostolion, sustained damage to its ramp upon arrival. Fortunately, all passengers were successfully disembarked without any reported injuries. The Kefallinian Port Authority took precautionary measures by temporarily halting the 'Vikentios Damodos' from departing until the necessary repairs were completed. A class maintenance certificate was issued by the applicable classifier around 11 a.m. UTC on the same day, allowing the vessel to resume operations.

On the evening of August 21, 2019, the captain of the 'Vikentios Damodos' notified the Port Authority of Kefalonia regarding a significant issue—a leakage in the cooling water pipe of the port side main engine. At the time of the incident, the ferry was in service, operating its regular route between Lixouri and Argostoli on the picturesque island of Kefalonia. Promptly addressing the situation, the vessel made its way back to the port of Lixouri, where it was subsequently detained by the local Port Authority for further inspection. Following essential repairs and the acquisition of a seaworthiness certificate from the attending classification society, the 'Vikentios Damodos' was cleared to resume its schedule, ensuring that passenger safety remained the utmost priority.

The landing craft Vikentios Damodos, measuring 248 gross tons and launched in 2011, encountered mechanical issues shortly after leaving the port of Argostoli this morning. The vessel successfully navigated to the port of Lixouri, where it was subsequently detained for safety reasons. After undergoing necessary repairs and obtaining a class maintenance certificate, the port authority granted Vikentios Damodos permission to resume its scheduled operations.