A collision between a tourist boat and a sailboat occurred on Monday morning (August 31) in the waters off Skiathos.
A total of 42 people were on board the tourist boat, and the relevant Port Authority was immediately notified of the incident. The tourist boat was sailing from the port of Skiathos to the islet of Tsougria when, during the voyage, it collided with the left side of the sailboat’s bow, according to thenewspaper.gr. The collision caused a gash in the sailboat’s bow.
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After the incident, the 42 passengers disembarked safely on the islet of Tsougria. The tour boat then returned without outside assistance and sailed to the Agios Georgios area, inside the port of Skiathos, where it moored safely.
Passengers sustained minor injuries in the collision. The captain of the tourist boat underwent a breathalyzer test, which came back negative.
The Skiathos Port Authority is conducting a preliminary investigation into the incident.
Source: Proto Thema
