Keratsini captain arrested for overloading and safety breaches
Greek coast‑guard officials in the port of Keratsini detained a 53‑year‑old captain of a truck‑carrying vessel after an anonymous complaint reported irregular loading and the transport of excess passengers. The ship, which had set out for Mykonos, Kos and Rhodes, was ordered to return to the New Moil dock in Drapetsona for inspection.
During the inspection 15 vehicle trailers were found aboard, exceeding the allowed 12, and three gas‑carrying vehicles were placed in a closed compartment, violating safety regulations. The vessel was subsequently emptied and re‑loaded in compliance with safety procedures. A criminal case was opened against the captain for breaching article 235 of the Public Maritime Law Code, and the pre‑investigation is being conducted by the Second Maritime Department of Keratsini of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus.
Entities: Captain (53‑year‑old) · Greek Coast Guard · Keratsini
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- [● 4 SOURCES] A 53‑year‑old captain of a truck‑carrying ship was arrested in Keratsini. (Greek coast‑guard officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The vessel had departed for Mykonos, Kos and Rhodes before being ordered to return to the New Moil dock in Drapetsona for inspection. (Greek coast‑guard officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The pre‑investigation is being handled by the Second Maritime Department of Keratsini of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus. (Greek coast‑guard officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] A criminal case was opened against the captain for violating article 235 of the Public Maritime Law Code. (Greek coast‑guard officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Inspectors found 15 vehicle trailers on board, exceeding the permitted 12. (Greek coast‑guard officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] After inspection, the vessel was fully unloaded and reloaded according to safety procedures. (Greek coast‑guard officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The arrest followed an anonymous tip reporting over‑capacity passengers and unsafe loading. (Greek coast‑guard officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Three gas‑carrying vehicles transporting liquefied petroleum gas were placed in a closed area of the ship, violating safety rules. (Greek coast‑guard officials)