Greece's Ombudsman has found that the coast guard failed to follow maritime rules in one of the Mediterranean's worst shipwrecks in 2023, raising the alarm only after the overcrowded migrant boat sank,
Greece's Ombudsman has found that the coast guard failed to follow maritime rules in one of the Mediterranean's worst shipwrecks in 2023, raising the alarm only after the overcrowded migrant boat sank, sources told Reuters.
The conclusions of the inquiry by Greek Ombudsman Andreas Pottakis, which have not been published, confirm survivors' testimonies and have been sent to a naval court investigating potential criminal actions by the authority.
Last week, Pottakis recommended disciplinary action against eight coast guard officers citing "clear indications" of alleged dereliction of duty which resulted in endangering the lives of those aboard the trawler named Adriana.
The Shipping Ministry said that judicial authorities would evaluate the report and that it trusts the coast guard for the "effective protection" of Greek and EU borders.
Coast guard authorities have denied any wrongdoing and on Friday referred to the Shipping Ministry's statement when asked for comment.
The coast guard was monitoring Adriana for 15 hours before it capsized and sank in international waters off the southwestern town of Pylos on June 14, 2023. It had left Libya for Italy with about 750 people on board. Only 104 are known to have survived.
The inquiry found that the coast guard
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