The Nissos-Samos: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

**Title:** Misfiring Sprinkler System Incident on 'Nissos Samos' During Voyage **Content:** On April 26, 2026, at around noon, the Port Authority of Mytilene received notification regarding an unexpected activation of the water sprinkler system aboard the ferry 'Nissos Samos'. The vessel, which was en route from Piraeus to Mytilene, experienced the incident in the aft passenger area located on deck 7. The situation arose when a glass vial on one of the sprinkler head nozzles shattered. Following the incident, the Local Ship Inspection Unit (TKEP) promptly conducted a thorough examination. Their assessment confirmed that the pressure system had been properly restored to its original state post-activation. Additionally, a functional test of the system was performed and yielded positive results, verifying its operational integrity. In light of the event, the Central Port Authority of Mytilene has initiated an investigation to explore the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine if any administrative sanctions should be applied in accordance with established regulations.

On the early morning of Dec 16, the Port Authority of Chios was informed by the Captain of the 'Nissos Samos', that a 54-year-old Greek passenger required immediate hospital treatment. The ship was operating a scheduled route from the port of Piraeus to the ports of Chios and Mytilene. Upon the ship’s arrival at the port of Chios, the patient was transported by ambulance to the General Hospital of Chios.

On the morning of Sep 11, the Oinousses Port Authority was informed by the Greek Coast Guard, that a 73-year-old local female passenger of the 'Nissos Samos' required immediate hospital treatment. The ship was on a scheduled route from the port of Piraeus to the ports of Chios and Mytilene. It diverted to the port of Oinousses, where it disembarked the 73-year-old woman. she was taken to the Oinousses Multi-Purpose Clinic for first aid, where she was pronounced dead. Subsequently, the body was initially transported by a patrol boat with two doctors on board, to the port of Chios and then to the Chios General Hospital "Skylitseio". The Oinousses Port Station, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, ordered an autopsy.

On the morning of Sep 19, officers of the Port Authority of Chios arrested a 21-year-old Albanian citizen for violating article 372 of the Criminal Code. Following an investigation by the officers of the Port Authority, theman was found to be in possession of €3,600 as the product of a theft, which took place on the 'Nissos Samos'. The Central Port Authority of Chios, which conducted the preliminary investigation, confiscated the amount of money.

On the evening of April 20, 2024, the Port Authority of Kavala was informed by the Master of the 'Nissos Samos', that shortly before berthing in port, a failure was detected in the port side main engine. The ship sailed under its own power to the port of Kavala and safely disembarking the 21 passengers. The Central Port Authority of Kavala banned the ferry from sailing until the repair of the damage and the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the classification society that monitors it.

The Port Authority of Chios was informed, in the early hours of Dec 24, 2022, that a 44-year-old man fell into the sea from the 'Nissos Samos' 29 nautical miles west of Chios while the ship was running a scheduled route from the port of Piraeus to the ports of Psara, Oinousso,, Chios and Mytilini.Investigations were immediately started by two patrol boats, ships in the area, shore patrols, an aircraft and a helicopter with negative results so far. A preliminary investigation was carried out by the Central Port Authority of Chios.