A departing Ro-Pax ferry accidentally struck a cargo vessel at the Port of Souda in Greece on Tuesday, July 21.
The 192-metre Elyros was heading out of the port with a final destination of Piraeus when she hit the port side of the approaching Ro-Ro ship Iosif K as the latter was manoeuvring to berth.
The extent of the damage suffered by both vessels has not been disclosed, though the Hellenic Coast Guard clarified that the mishap did not result in any injuries or pollution.
Elyros later underwent a damage assessment and a class review and has been cleared to resume her regular operations. Iosif K was meanwhile guided to her assigned berth and has since been placed under a sailing ban prior to undergoing inspections by relevant maritime authorities.
The coast guard has begun an investigation into the collision and is conducting legal proceedings as instructed by local prosecutors.
Port authorities are also working to determine the probable causes of the mishap.