The hours-long ordeal for the 1,246 passengers aboard the ferry vessel “Kissamos” came to an end after the completion of all required technical inspections at the port of Adamas in Milos. The ship was issued a seaworthiness certificate and cleared to continue its voyage to Chania. The incident occurred shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, when the vessel — operating on the scheduled Piraeus–Milos–Souda route — suffered a sudden power blackout. The temporary malfunction caused the ship to run aground in shallow waters, a short distance from the port of Adamas.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the 1,246 passengers or the 108 crew members, despite the significant distress that unfolded in the hours that followed.
“ANEK Lines announces that the vessel Kissamos has departed from the port of Milos bound for Chania, in order to complete its scheduled route. A full inspection was carried out by the competent authorities, who confirmed the vessel’s seaworthiness and issued a departure clearance,” the company stated in an official announcement.
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Ship runs aground in Milos: Inspections completed
All required technical inspections were completed and the vessel was deemed safe to continue its voyage. During the ship’s stay at port, an underwater inspection was also carried out by a diver, revealing no serious structural damage. Initial assessments indicate only superficial scraping, and no water ingress was detected.
Following the completion of all checks and adherence to all required safety protocols, a seaworthiness certificate was issued, allowing the “Kissamos” to resume its scheduled route.
Distress on board, but no injuries reported
Passengers remained on board for several hours while the vessel was safely moored at the port of Adamas, pending the conclusion of inspections by the relevant authorities.
Despite the considerable anxiety and alarm caused by the grounding, the response was swift and the ship was safely brought back to the quay, with no danger to those on board.
A preliminary inquiry into the exact cause of the incident has been launched by the Port Authority.
