Neptune Ethos car carrier runs aground in Salamis

Neptune Ethos ship grounding Salamis Neptune Lines maritime safety

The Neptune Ethos, a Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) operated by Neptune Lines, ran aground on a sandy seabed in the Kamatero area of Salamis on Monday night. The vessel was traveling from Elefsina toward open waters for maintenance work when the incident occurred.

There were 36 people on board, including 27 crew members and nine members of a private repair team. Neptune Lines has confirmed that all individuals are safe and uninjured. The ship was empty of cargo at the time of the grounding.

The Greek Coast Guard responded to the scene with a patrol boat and three tugboats. A private diver was also deployed to inspect the hull for damage. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible loss of control. No marine pollution or environmental damage has been reported.

Entities

Giorgos Vallis · Greek Coast Guard · Neptune Ethos · Neptune Lines · Salamis

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Preliminary information suggests the vessel may have experienced a loss of control.
[● 3 SOURCES] There are 27 crew members and 9 members of a private repair team on board the vessel. www.ot.gr · cyclades24.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] No marine pollution or environmental risk has been reported following the incident. www.ot.gr · cyclades24.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Three tugboats and a diver were deployed to assist with the vessel's refloating and inspection. www.ot.gr · cyclades24.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Neptune Ethos was traveling from Elefsina to open waters for maintenance purposes when it ran aground. cyclades24.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The vessel was empty of cargo at the time of the incident. www.ot.gr · cyclades24.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Neptune Ethos ran aground on a sandy bottom in the Kamatero area of Salamis. www.ot.gr · cyclades24.gr