An alarm was raised at noon in the sea area between Kea and Makronissos when the passenger-vehicle ferry «IONIS» suffered a sudden blackout, resulting in its temporary immobilization.
There are 183 passengers and 25 crew members on board the ship. According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, the damage has been partially repaired and the «IONIS» is now sailing under its own power with one engine, bound for the port of Lavrio.
Winds of 6-7 Beaufort are blowing in the area, while for safety reasons two Coast Guard vessels, a tugboat, and three passing ships rushed to the scene to provide assistance if needed. The passengers remain safe and the port authorities are monitoring the ship's progress until it safely reaches Lavrio.
Latest update: 17:08
According to the latest update, the passenger ferry «IONIS» safely docked at the port of Lavrio with the assistance of a tugboat.
