Landing Craft Irini K Sinks Off Sifnos While Under Tow

The landing craft vessel Irini K sank around 1 nautical mile off Sifnos in the Aegean Sea. The vessel was being towed for shipyard work at the time of the incident.

Vessel IRINI K, image credit: SuperJeeg

The Irini K was being towed from Kalymnos to Perama in Greece for shipyard work when it reportedly began to take on water in the engine room. The flooding is reported to have happened quickly, and the inflow into the vessel could not be controlled, leading to the vessel sinking.

There were two people aboard the vessel, and both managed to evacuate in time. They were picked up by the tugboat and are reportedly in good health.

The shipowner has reported that the vessel was not carrying any fuel or lubricants, reducing the risk of pollution. A coast guard vessel has been dispatched to monitor the area and manage any environmental risk.

The Irini K is a Greece-flagged vessel built in 1966. The vessel measures 62 meters in length and 16 meters in width.