MEGALOCHARI XII

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Allision in Thessaloniki

The Port Authority of Thessaloniki was informed in the morning of Aug 11, 2021, that during the departure of the tanker 'Providence' (IMO:9531545) from the port of Thessaloniki it slightly allided with the berthed "Megalochari XII", causing damage to the starboard side of the tug. No injuries nor pollution were reported. The Central Port Authority of Thessaloniki, which is conducting the preliminary investigation, banned the tug from sailing until the presentation of a certificate of seaworthiness of the attending classification society. The 'Thessaloniki' berthed in Alexandroupolis on Aug 12.

Tugs in collision

In the afternoon of Feb 23, 2018, the "Megalochari 12" was in collision with the tug "Karapipperis 16", 139 gt (IMO: 8410213) during the start of a towing operation of the tanker "Eko IX" (MMSI: 239893400) in the port of Patras. The accident caused a crack in the hull of the "Karapipperis 16" with ensuing water ingress at the starboard side stern. There was no marine pollution. From the relevant Port Authority of Patras, the "Karapipperis 16" was detainend until the damages were repaired and the seaworthiness certificate was presented by the classification society. The "Megalochari 12" berthed in Thessaloniki on Feb 26 at 7 a.m., the ""Karapipperis 16" was berthed in Piraeus.