Former Olympus under conversion into a Ro-Ro vessel

By 2023 Newsletter week 23

Creta Cargo Lines’ new acquisition Ro-Ro AGIOS GEORGIOS (ex OLYMPUS) is currently having her dry docking at Spanopoulos Group facilities. The Japanese-built vessel was purchased in mid-February 2023.

Creta Cargo lines decided to operate her as a Ro-Ro vessel.

RoRo Agios Georgios is the fifth vessel on the Cretan company’s fleet and she is expected to enhance her company’s presence in the Greek Ro-Ro market.

Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos

Saos Ferries’ Hsc Nissos arrived in Greece

By 2023 Newsletter week 23

On May 31, 2023, Saos Ferries’ HSC NISSOS (ex ALCANTARA DOS) arrived under tow (tug Bas

Viking) in Greece, after a 12-day voyage.

The ship was purchased from Spanish Acciona Logistica S.A. on April 17 and left the port of Almeria on May 19.

She will probably be introduced -next year- on the Sporades Islands or Dodecanese run.