On August 1, a vessel broke from its moorings subsequently causing a triple accident.
What happened?
The vessel ‘European Express’ caused serious mechanical damage to two ships anchored off a shipyard in Perama, Piraeus port.
Broke from its moorings:
The vessel broke away from its moorings and started drifting towards the starboard side of another vessel ‘Aqua Jewel’.
In turn, the ‘Aqua Jewel’ collided with a tanker which was adjacent to it.
Tugs rein runaway vessel:
The vessel “European Express” was safely taken back to its berth with tug assistance.
Investigation launched:
The port authority launched a preliminary investigation, all involved ships were detained until the submission of Class A certificates of seaworthiness by the relevant classification societies.
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Source: Vessel Tracker
