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A Greek naval court has charged 17 coastguards in connection with the shipwreck of the migrant vessel Adriana near Pylos on June 14, 2023, which killed as many as 650 people in one of the Mediterranean's deadliest maritime disasters, though only 82 bodies were recovered.

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A Greek naval court has charged 17 coastguards in connection with the shipwreck of the migrant vessel Adriana near Pylos on June 14, 2023, which killed as many as 650 people in one of the Mediterranean's deadliest maritime disasters, though only 82 bodies were recovered.

The Adriana, a fishing vessel, had departed Libya bound for Italy with approximately 750 migrants onboard. Only 104 survivors, however, were rescued after the boat capsized and sank in international waters within Greece's search and rescue zone.

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The Adriana, a fishing vessel, had departed Libya bound for Italy with approximately 750 migrants onboard. Only 104 survivors, however, were rescued after the boat capsized and sank in international waters within Greece's search and rescue zone.

The Hellenic Coast Guard vessel, PPLS 920, monitored the Adriana for 15 hours before it capsized and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in handling the incident.

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The Hellenic Coast Guard vessel, PPLS 920, monitored the Adriana for 15 hours before it capsized and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in handling the incident.

The Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, however, found that 17 coastguards should face prosecution for their involvement. The ship’s captain is charged with “causing a shipwreck” that killed “at least 82” people, while the crew is charged with “simple complicity.”

The Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, however, found that 17 coastguards should face prosecution for their involvement. The ship’s captain is charged with “causing a shipwreck” that killed “at least 82” people, while the crew is charged with “simple complicity.”

Several former and current senior members of the Hellenic Coast Guard have also been charged, including the then-chief of the organization, the National Search and Rescue Coordination Centre supervisor, and two navigation safety officers for “exposing others to danger.”

Several former and current senior members of the Hellenic Coast Guard have also been charged, including the then-chief of the organization, the National Search and Rescue Coordination Centre supervisor, and two navigation safety officers for “exposing others to danger.”

The legal team representing the survivors of the Adriana reacted positively to the news, calling it “a significant and obvious development … towards justice,” but stated that they would file an appeal to begin criminal proceedings against four additional Coast Guard officers.

The legal team representing the survivors of the Adriana reacted positively to the news, calling it “a significant and obvious development … towards justice,” but stated that they would file an appeal to begin criminal proceedings against four additional Coast Guard officers.

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These charges represent long-overdue accountability for a preventable tragedy that cost hundreds of lives. Survivors consistently testified that coast guard attempts to tow the vessel caused it to capsize, and authorities then silenced witnesses who tried to speak out about what really happened. The evidence clearly shows the coast guard failed in its fundamental duty to preserve human life at sea.

These charges represent long-overdue accountability for a preventable tragedy that cost hundreds of lives. Survivors consistently testified that coast guard attempts to tow the vessel caused it to capsize, and authorities then silenced witnesses who tried to speak out about what really happened. The evidence clearly shows the coast guard failed in its fundamental duty to preserve human life at sea.

Seventeen Greek coastguards charged over deadly migrant shipwreck

Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck

The coast guard operates with full respect for human rights and has successfully rescued over 250,000 people since 2015 during Europe's migration crisis. These officers were performing their duties in challenging circumstances, and the charges represent an unfair scapegoating of professionals who risk their lives to save others at sea every day.

The coast guard operates with full respect for human rights and has successfully rescued over 250,000 people since 2015 during Europe's migration crisis. These officers were performing their duties in challenging circumstances, and the charges represent an unfair scapegoating of professionals who risk their lives to save others at sea every day.

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Greek Court Charges 17 Coast Guard Officers Over Pylos Wreck

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The legal proceedings against those responsible for the disaster that unfolded on June 14, 2023, have been a long time coming. From the ship’s captain and crew to the then-chief of the Hellenic Coast Guard, there was a wilful failure among Greek coastguards to discharge their duties, leading to a catastrophic loss of life. Their prosecution marks a step towards justice and accountability.

The legal proceedings against those responsible for the disaster that unfolded on June 14, 2023, have been a long time coming. From the ship’s captain and crew to the then-chief of the Hellenic Coast Guard, there was a wilful failure among Greek coastguards to discharge their duties, leading to a catastrophic loss of life. Their prosecution marks a step towards justice and accountability.

Pylos Shipwreck: Criminal prosecution for felonies against 17 members of the Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership

PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD, INCLUDING SENIOR OFFICERS OF ITS LEADERSHIP  Legal Centre Lesvos

The sinking of the Adriana was a tragedy, but the Hellenic Coast Guard bears no responsibility for its occurrence. The Coast Guard fulfilled its duties by monitoring the vessel and launching an extensive search and rescue operation once it was in distress. Despite the smears against it, the HCG has an impeccable record, rescuing 250,000 migrants at sea in the last decade.

The sinking of the Adriana was a tragedy, but the Hellenic Coast Guard bears no responsibility for its occurrence. The Coast Guard fulfilled its duties by monitoring the vessel and launching an extensive search and rescue operation once it was in distress. Despite the smears against it, the HCG has an impeccable record, rescuing 250,000 migrants at sea in the last decade.

Greek Court Charges 17 Coast Guard Officers Over Pylos Wreck

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