Under his coordination EKSED, the identification and rescue of approximately 40 foreigners was successfully completed passengers who were in a boat, in cooperation with a Coast Guard patrol boat – Hellenic Coast Guard.
The incident took place in the sea area 55 nautical miles south-east of Kala Limaniwhere the rescued were safely transported to the port of Kala Limeni. According to the first reports, the weather conditions were moderately unfavorable, with northerly winds of 4-5 Beaufort, without however creating problems for the rescue operation. The competent authorities continue the procedures for the registration and management of the rescued, while the effective cooperation of the involved bodies in the management of the incident is highlighted.