Stuck in the shallow of the Euboean, near the Glaros Rocky island, in Nea Styra remains the passenger-housing passenger “Our Lady of Paravouniotissa”, which it housed during the route to Agia Marina.
105 passengers and 9 crew members were on the boat, with their adventure raising many questions, mainly about the captain’s handling of the incident.
The drilling caused a small influx of water and a slight slope on the ship, without injuries. Despite the winds of 5 Beaufort, which may have made it difficult for maneuvering, the port authorities are investigating whether there was a human mistake and why the boat crashed into a well -known and visible Xero.
At the same time, the complaints of several passengers are causing that, During the adventure, There has been no information from the crew or captain, which is already being examined by the competent authorities in the context of an investigation by the Ministry of Shipping.
“From the boat we were pulled over by staircase, iron staircase. Tragic things. They said nothing from the loudspeakers. One lady came from the bar who was working and told us to download the women in the parking lot.
Not even the captain to come out, to say a conversation, to say something. None. They took us volunteers with boats and took us to land. No information, “one of the passengers said when they landed.
As passengers who spoke to Mega TV stated: “We were not given any directives, no one informed us, we found ourselves the lifeboats under the seats” while referring to the conditions of the cluster: “We saw a maneuver for the captain and” what “. Immediately we heard the blow on the rocks. When it came time to the evacuation, the captain said from the loudspeakers “get down to get into the boats”.
The incident mobilized Immediate Coast Guard vessels and private floating means of evacuation, with all passengers to be transported certainly to Nea Styra. However, the lack of accommodation in the area led to the transfer of 47 passengers to Marmari and Karystos, where they stayed overnight with the ferry company. A small number chose to stay in another ship’s lounge or return by private means.
The Ministry of Shipping and Port Authorities have begun investigations into the incident, with a focus on crew actions and crisis management. The fact that Xera is known to the shipping and visible with the naked eye raises serious questions about navigation on the Nea Styra – Agia Marina line.
The local community and Authorities remain alert while the case causes reactions And reflection on security protocols on Greek ships, especially in the summer of the summer season.