The Leros port authority was informed by the captain of the passenger vessel Leros Express that a fault had developed in the port main engine outside Agia Marina harbour.
The vessel was operating a scheduled service from Agia Marina on Leros to Lipsi, Patmos, Arki, Agathonisi and Pythagoreio on Samos before returning, and was carrying one passenger.
The port authority prohibited the vessel from sailing until its classification society provided confirmation that it was seaworthy.
The operator was to arrange onward travel for the passenger.
No injuries were reported and no marine pollution was observed.
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