Ferry runs aground during docking manoeuvres in Greece's Dodecanese Islands

The ferry was unable to complete the docking, and a tug has already been sent to the area to render assistance.

Blue Star Ferries, operator of Blue Star Patmos, said that the vessel's scheduled voyages over the next 72 hours will be temporarily served by another ship.

The Hellenic Coast Guard, via the Central Port Authority of Rhodes, has prohibited Blue Star Patmos from sailing after refloating until the submission of a certificate of maintenance from the vessel's classification society.

An investigation is already underway to determine the probable causes of the mishap.