Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Mare-Di-Levante

**Title: Incident Involving 'Mare di Levante' at Zakynthos Port** On May 2, at approximately noon, the Zakynthos Port Authority received reports of an allision involving the ferry 'Mare di Levante' during its mooring maneuvers at Zakynthos. The vessel's port-side stern made contact with the pier, a result of the challenging weather conditions that had been affecting the area. The 'Mare di Levante' was engaged in its regular service from Kyllini to Zakynthos, carrying 679 passengers along with 180 vehicles, including trucks, four buses, and seven motorcycles. Despite the incident, the vessel successfully docked without external assistance. All passengers safely disembarked and the vehicles were unloaded without any complications. In light of the incident, the Zakynthos Port Authority has implemented a precautionary measure, prohibiting the ferry from departing until it provides a certificate of class maintenance from the relevant classification society. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and no signs of marine pollution were detected.

**Title: Fuel Filter Malfunction Averts at Sea for 'Mare di Levante' Off Kyllini** On the morning of March 7, 2026, a notable incident involving the passenger vessel 'Mare di Levante' unfolded just two nautical miles from Kafkalida lighthouse, near Kyllini. The ship's captain alerted the Port Authorities of both Kyllini and Zakynthos after experiencing a malfunction in the fuel supply oil filters while en route to Zakynthos with 140 passengers and a crew of 48. Swift actions were taken to address the issue, and thanks to the prompt repair efforts, the 'Mare di Levante' was able to resume its course without further incident. After resolving the mechanical hiccup, the ship safely reached its destination, the port of Zakynthos, ensuring all aboard remained safe and secure throughout the ordeal.

On the morning of Jan 14, 2025, the Port Authority of Zakynthos was informed by the Captain of the 'Mare di Levante'', that during the arrivalat the port of Zakynthos, enroute from the port of Kyllini, a damage to a wire of the port side ramp was detected, The ship had a scheduled itinerary destined for the port of Kyllini, with 200 passengers, 32 vehicles, 16 trucks and two buses on board. The Port Authority of Zakynthos initially banned the ship from sailing. Upon the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society, it was permitted to continue its voyages.

On Sep 11 at noon, the Port Authority of Zakynthos was informed by the Master of the 'Mare di Levante', that the starboard side main engine failed, while preparing for the main engine start operations. The ship had a scheduled route to the port of Kyllini with 263 passengers on board, who were forwarded to their destination by the care of the company with the 'KEfalonia'. The Port Authority of Zakynthos initially banned the ferry from sailing. Upon presentation of a a certificate about the repair of the damage by the monitoring classifcation, the prohibition was lifted.

On the morning of March 23, 2ß24, the Port Authority of Zakynthos was informed by the Master of the 'Mare di Levante', that during the departure manoever from the port of Zakynthos to the port of Kyllini and after the anchors had been lifted, the ferry lost the starboard anchor. The ship sailed safely to the port of Kyllini with 347 passengers on board. The Kyllini Port Authority initially prohibited the ship from sailing, while upon presentation of the certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society, it was allowed to continue sailing and headed for the port of Poros in Kefallinia.

In the morning hours of Oct 21 the Port Authority of Zakynthos was informed by the Master of the ' Mare di Levante' about a mechanical damage to the port side main engine, during preparation of the main engine in the port of Zakynthos. The ship had a planned itinerary for the port of Kyllini, with 430 passengers on board. The Port Authority of Zakynthos prohibited the ship from sailing until the damage was repaired and a certificate of class maintenance was presented by the classifier monitoring it, while its passengers were forwarded to their destination on another ship, provided by the ship-owning company.