This morning, the Port Authority of Corfu was informed by the Captain of the passenger-car ferry ‘ANO CHORA II’ (N.P. 11173) about a malfunction in the bow ramp during its approach to Corfu Port, coming from Igoumenitsa.
Safe Disembarkation for All
The captain proceeded to approach the port of Corfu, and with the vessel’s other ramp, all 27 passengers, 8 private cars, and 10 trucks were safely disembarked. There were no injuries reported during the incident.
Immediate Response and Repair
Immediately, a team from the Port Authority went to the scene, where they confirmed that the crew had successfully repaired the malfunction. Following the repair, the vessel was permitted to continue its scheduled routes.
Details of the Incident
The malfunction occurred in the bow ramp, which is used for the disembarkation of vehicles from the garage. The vessel was en route from Igoumenitsa to Corfu when the issue arose.
No Impact on Scheduled Services
Despite the temporary malfunction, the swift actions of the crew and the Port Authority ensured that the incident had minimal impact on the ferry’s operational schedule. The vessel was able to resume its services shortly after the repair.
Source: startmediacorfu.gr
