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Ramp inclined due to ship's movement
On Sep 12 at noon, during the disembarkation of passengers from the 'Jumbo Jet', the ferry moved forward, as a result of which the front part of the ramp was found inclined towards the sea with a risk of a person falling into the sea, while three passenger luggages and one baby carriage fell into the sea. One man, holding a baby. almost fell into the water but was rescued at the last moment by other passengers who pulled him back to safety. Some passengers sustained minor injuries. The ship had sailed to the port of Mykonos en route from Piraeus, Syros and Tinos with 946 passengers on board. After presenting a certificate of class maintenance by the attending classifification society to the Port Authority of Mykonos, the ship sailed with 705 passengers for Paros, Naxos and the final destination Piraeus. The captain claimed to have accidentally started the ferry, which caused the ramp to move. He was arrested by officials of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus for violation of article 291 par. 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure. "Dangerous interference in the transport of means of fixed orbit" and after apologizing, following a verbal order from Mr. Protodic Prosecutor of Syros, he was released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Report with video: https://greekcitytimes.com/2024/09/13/ferry-accident-at-mykonos-port-sparks-panic-and-injuries-investigation-underway/
Passenger injured by toilet door
On the morning of Sep 1ß, 2024, the Port Authority of Syros was informed by the Master of the 'Jumbo Jet' about the injury of a 66-year-old Australian passenger during the voyage from Piraeus with final destination the port of Naxos. She was injured at the arm in the automatic closing door of the toilet. The ship sailed to the port of Syros, but the woman stated that she did not wish to disembark and go to the General Hospital of Syros as a precaution, continuing her journey to the port of Naxos. The Syros Port Authority conducted a preliminary investigation.
Storm gusts caused stern damage
The allision of the "Osman Gazi 1" with the pier in Güzelyali on Oct 24, 2015, at 7.30 a.m. happened on its maiden voyage for the İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri AŞ on the İstanbul (Yenikapı)-Bursa (Mudanya/Güzelyalı) route. The accident happened during maneuvers to dock because of the storm in the Marmara region with strong northeastern winds. 767 passengers were on board at that time. The ferry suffered stern damage at port side which was currently repaired in Istanbul. Turkish reports with photos and videos: http://www.haberler.com/bursa-feribot-iskeleye-carpti-carpma-ani-kamerada-7811762-haberi/ http://www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr/haber/bursa/bursada-faciadan-donuldu-yuzlerce-yolcusu-bulunan-feribot-96490.html http://www.posta.com.tr/3Sayfa/HaberDetay/Feribot-iskeleye-carpti.htm?ArticleID=307786 http://www.haberler.com/mudanya-da-feribot-iskeleye-carpti-7810276-haberi/ http://linetv.com.tr/mudanyada-yurekli-agza-getiren-feribot-kazasi/
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