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Cruise Ship

Agia Theodora Ferry

Incident Type

Grounding

Date of Accident

October 28, 2024

Location of Accident

Approximately 4 nautical miles from Igoumenitsa, Greece

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Introduction
On the night of October 28, 2024, the passenger ferry Agia Theodora ran aground near Igoumenitsa, Greece, after experiencing a mechanical failure. All 550 passengers and their vehicles were safely escorted to port following a controlled towing operation.

Details of the Incident
The incident occurred approximately 4 nautical miles outside Port Igoumenitsa as the ferry was en route from Corfu. The mechanical failure caused the vessel to run aground in shallow waters. The Hellenic Coast Guard responded promptly, assessing the situation and determining that conditions were safe for a towing operation.

Operational Context
After a delay of approximately 2 hours, Agia Theodora was safely towed to Port Igoumenitsa. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. The incident highlights the potential for mechanical failures at sea and the importance of effective emergency response protocols.

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