Transport · Adamantas
Ferry Kissamos grounding off Milos after blackout: 1,246 passengers unharmed, ship refloated
All passengers and crew are safe after a blackout caused the ANEK Lines ferry Kissamos to ground in shallow waters near the port of Milos early Saturday. The ship refloated itself and docked at Adamantas; authorities have opened an investigation.
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In brief
Total electrical failure at 03:10 on 27 June caused the Kissamos to drift onto shallow bottom near Milos port.
Engine-room personnel restored power, enabling the vessel to refloat and dock at Adamantas without external assistance.
Between 1,184 and 1,246 passengers, plus crew, were on board; no injuries have been reported.
The port authority has prohibited departure pending a full investigation and technical checks.
Incident details
Early Saturday, 27 June 2026, at 03:10, the passenger-vehicle ferry Kissamos, operated by ANEK Lines, lost all electrical power shortly after departing the port of Milos. The vessel was sailing the scheduled route Piraeus – Milos – Souda (Chania). The sudden blackout caused the ship to drift and run aground in shallow waters close to the port.
Response
A Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat, a fishing vessel and another passenger ferry reached the scene to offer assistance if needed. The engine-room crew managed to restore power autonomously, and the Kissamos refloated without external help. It then proceeded under its own power and docked safely at Adamantas, the main harbour of Milos.
On board
Coast guard sources report 1,246 passengers and 108 crew members were on the ferry. The company’s official statement gave a slightly lower count of 1,184 passengers and 103 crew. All people on board are safe, and no injuries have been reported. The ship remains securely moored at the pier.
Company statement
“The company is cooperating with the competent Authorities and will provide an update on any further developments.”
Investigation
The port authorities are examining the circumstances of the power loss and the subsequent grounding. The Kissamos has been barred from sailing until all prescribed inspections are completed.
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Sources and context
- Ειδήσεις - νέα - Το Βήμα OnlineΜπλακ άουτ στο Κίσσαμος και προσάραξη στα αβαθή της Μήλου - Ταλαιπωρία για 1246 επιβάτες | ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ
- NewsITΤο πλοίο Κίσσαμος με 1246 επιβάτες προσάραξε κοντά στη Μήλο μετά από μπλακ άουτ
- Η ΝαυτεμπορικήΠροσάραξη πλοίου στη Μήλο μετά από μπλακ άουτ: Τι αναφέρει η ανακοίνωση της εταιρείας
- ΣΚΑΪΑποκολλήθηκε με ίδια μέσα το "Κίσσαμος" μετά από προσάραξη στη Μήλο λόγω μπλακ άουτ
- ANEK Lines
- Shipping company operating the passenger ferry Kissamos
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