Friday , April 26 2024

Collision of two boats Agios Nikolaos, Volimes

Zakynthos Port Authority was informed, yesterday, of a collision between two (02) boats. The accident happened in the area “KAMARES,” Agios Nikolaos, Volimes Zakynthos.

The Port Authority, as well as a patrol vessel rushed to the area. It was found that the boat “FAROS”, with its only Commander-in-Chief, collided with the boat “MARIA”, with two (02) occupants on board.

The incident caused minor injuries to the occupants of the boat”MARIA”. The boat was towed by the other boat”FAROS” to the port of Agios Nikolaos Volimes, where it was securely fastened. Reaching the port, the owner of “FAROS” took the two injured to the General Hospital of Zakynthos for treatment.

The Zakynthos Port Authority, is conducting preliminary investigations. Meanwhile both boats have been detained whilst damage is calculated and will not be fit for sailing until necessary documentation has been approved.

The collision did not cause any marine pollution.

About Louise Inzk

Louise is Australian born and has been a Greek citizen since 1991. She has deep cultural ties with the island, often writing about Zakynthian Traditions and Culture. She is also an active member of the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos, Giostra Di Zante and is a member of the women's choir "Rodambelos". Her love of the island and all it offers saw her joining the Zakynthos (Zante) Informer admin team in 2014.

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