Aegean Majesty runs aground in Corinth, Greece

   November 8, 2020 ,   Accidents

The cruise ship Aegean Majesty (ex-Holland America Line's ship MS Veendam) has reportedly grounded on a sand bar at Port Korinthos (Corinth, Greece) Friday evening, November 6, in stormy conditions. The vessel has been docked there since October 15.

The berthed liner broke off its moorings, drifted and at ~4:30 AM (UTC) run aground in Corinth Harbour, approx 50 m (170 ft) away from the dock.

 

As of 03:30 UTC on November 8, MS Aegean Majesty is refloated and anchored in the harbour. No injuries, hull damages or water ingress were reported.

Aegean Majesty cruise ship

For more Aegean Majesty accidents and incidents see the ship's CruiseMinus page.