Anchor snag on ship departing Piraeus

An anchor entanglement occurred on the morning of Friday, September 25, 2026, on a passenger vessel during its departure from Piraeus port, according to a report by athina984.gr, which cites the Athens-Macedonia News Agency (ANA-MPA). The incident concerned the vessel “ELENI,” which was carrying 25 passengers, 3 private vehicles, 3 motorcycles, and 4 trucks. Due to the entanglement, the 25 passengers were transferred to alternative transportation in order to continue their journey to Aegina. No other details regarding the cause or duration of the incident have become known to date, as no other source has been published beyond the above report.

Anchor entanglement is an incident that can occur during a vessel’s departure, when the anchor or its chain fails to be released smoothly from the sea bed or becomes entangled with some obstacle, resulting in the need for temporary suspension or delay in departure procedures until the situation is restored. This is a process that falls within standard mooring and departure procedures and does not necessarily entail damage to the vessel. Piraeus port is the main hub for the coastal connections of the Argosaronic Gulf, serving daily many routes to Aegina, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses, with the line to Aegina being among the most frequent, as it serves both permanent residents of the island and visitors who travel daily. Passengers heading to the port with public transportation can also be informed of any OASA: Changes to 3 bus lines that may affect their access to Piraeus.

According to what has become known, the immediate consequence of the incident was the transfer of the 25 passengers to an alternative route, so they could complete their journey to Aegina. No injury to a passenger or crew member has been reported in connection with the incident, nor has damage to the vessel or any of the vehicles on board been announced. For those planning travel in the Piraeus area in the coming days, useful information is also the Piraeus: the municipality’s 2026 sports program, as events in the city may be combined with increased traffic around the port in the coming days.

To date, no official announcement has been published by Piraeus Port Authority nor by the operator of the vessel regarding the incident, while the cause of the anchor entanglement remains unknown. In similar incidents during departure, usually a check of the anchor mechanism is carried out before continuation of sailings, but there is no confirmation whether and when “ELENI” made a new departure on Friday, September 25, 2026. TodayGrid will update the reporting should new information emerge or official statement from the competent authorities or the vessel operator.