Ferry and ro-ro cargo ship collide at Souda port in Crete

A maritime accident, which fortunately did not take a more serious turn, occurred at the port of Souda in Crete, Greece, on Tuesday morning, when the two vessels – the ro-ro/passenger ship Elyros and the ro-ro cargo ship Iosif K. – collided inside the port, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances.

It was the moment when the passenger ferry Elyros was departing to operate its scheduled route to Piraeus, carrying 100 passengers, 32 cars, and 74 trucks.

A footage showing the moment of the collision has circulated online, drawing attention to the incident during Greece’s busy summer travel season. The video shows the departing Elyros coming into contact with the incoming Iosif K.

No information has indicated that passengers or crew members were injured. The port authority of Chania was notified following the incident and began procedures to assess the situation.

Both vessels were ordered to remain in the port until