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Medevac off Litochoro

The Port Authority of Skala Katerini was informed on March 2,1, 2022, at noon that a 52-year-old crew member of the 'Fres', which was anchored near the port of Litochoro, needed immediate hospital treatment. The patient was transferred to a patrol boat and was transported safely to the beach port of Pieria, where he was picked up by an ambulance and transported to the General Hospital of Katerini.

Oil spill in Myrina

During bunkering ops by the 'Fres' an oil spill occurred at the port of Myrina on June 13, 2020. The pollution was detected by the Port Authority. 40 litres of oil consisting of iridescent oil stains were covering an area of 60 square metres. The Port Authority was immediately informed by the master of the tanker and the shipping company, which hired a private decontamination company. An oil boom was laid out as well as absorbents and the spill removed with satisfactory results. The Port Authority of Myrina detained the vessel until the presentation of a bank letter of guarantee to cover a probable fine of 32,800 Euros, as well as a letter of guarantee from the bank equal to the insurance policy of the insured. The pollution was found to have been caused by a leak in a watertight control well of the fuel receiving pipeline. After a thorough inspection of the installation by PPC staff, the leak was sealed. The representative of PPC/ASP Lemnos was arrested by the the Port Authority and the process of imposing administrative sanctions was initiated. At the same time, the ban on sailing imposed on the tanker by the Port Authority of Myrina for possible involvement of the ship in the pollution was lifted and the obligation to present letters of guarantee was canceled.

Engine trouble in Perama

The "Fres" suffered engine failure in Perama port on Dec 19, 2018, at 3 p.m. The vessel was assisted by two tugs. Investigation and repairs were carried out, and on Dec 20 at 12.40 p.m. the ship left Piraeus bound to Lavrio, ETA 5 p.m.