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“Norman Atlantic” Ferry Disaster Still Haunts Greece

On December 28, 2014, the Norman Atlantic, a passenger ferry, caught fire in the Strait of Otranto in the Adriatic Sea en route from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona, Italy. The Norman Atlantic became one of the deadliest...

Charred Remains on Board 'Norman Atlantic' Allegedly Belong to Greek Truck Driver

Italian authorities will open the “Norman Atlantic” ferry stern door next week to move all cars out of its garage and continue the search for more victims, it was announced on Wednesday. According to sources at the prosecutor's office in...

Burnt Body Found on Norman Atlantic

The "Norman Atlantic" tragedy death toll has risen to 12, after Italian media reported that a charred body was found on board the ferry. "Norman Atlantic" was engulfed in flames in the sea area north of Corfu on December 28. The...

42 Greek 'Norman Atlantic' Rescuers Receive Medal

The men who responded to the distress signal sent by passenger ferry “Norman Atlantic” on December 28 when it caught fire, received a medal for their service and bravery by the Greek Minister of Mercantile Marine, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, and the Greek Minister...

Shocking Images from 'Norman Atlantic' Garage [VIDEO]

The first images of the “Norman Atlantic” garage were released in a video posted on the Italian website brindisioggi.it. These first shocking images show the damage caused to the ferry from the fire that broke out in the garage on the...

'Norman Atlantic' Greek Victims Bodies Finally Arrive in Athens [Video]

Scenes bringing in mind ancient Greek tragedy were unfolded in Athens International Airport (AIA) "Eleftherios Venizelos" earlier today upon the arrival of the "Norman Atlantic" naval tragedy Greek victims’ bodies. The C-27J of the Hellenic Air Force carrying the...

'Norman Atlantic' Greek Victims' Bodies to be Repatriated

The Greek victims' three bodies of the "Norman Atlantic" naval tragedy will be repatriated with a Greek Air Force C-130, according to an announcement emerging from the country's National Defense Ministry. The flight will depart from the Bari airport within...

'Norman Atlantic' Victims May Have Been Attacked by Sharks

Shocking new press leaks regarding the "Norman Atlantic" naval tragedy that cost the lives of 11 people appeared in the Italian press on Monday. According to information emerging from the Italian investigators as well as the medical examiner, some of the...

Italian Firefighters Finally Extinguish Fire on 'Norman Atlantic'

Italian firefighters have finally managed to extinguish all fires burning on board of ferry boat "Norman Atlantic," which was towed to the port of Brindisi, Italy, on January 2. The ship has already been sequestered for the investigation, while...

Norman Atlantic: DNA Tests to be Used to Identify Corpses

The Operational Center of the Italian authorities continues their investigation to track those who were on board of the ferry boat “Norman Atlantic” and are still missing. As stated, the prosecutor of Bari who is in charge of the investigation...

Greek Seamen Worried by Norman Atlantic Probe’s Slow Pace

Four seafarer trade unions argued that the investigation into the causes of the "Norman Atlantic" ferry fire is being delayed alleging lack of information as regards the exact number of the victims and the missing. The search and rescue operations...

What Italian Firefighters Saw Inside 'Norman Atlantic'

An unshaped mass of ironware witnessed the first Italian firefighters who managed to access one of “Norman Atlantic’s” garages yesterday. The ferry, which is currently tied to the port of Brindisi, was accessed by firefighters and specialists during the...

Access to All Areas of 'Norman Atlantic' Impossible, Third Greek Citizen Confirmed Dead

Fire rings that have not been extinguished are still burning on board of the fire-stricken ferry boat "Norman Atlantic" and specifically in its garage. This prevented the Italian experts and prosecutors from getting on board and enter its burned...

Third Greek Victim Identified in 'Norman Atlantic' Ferry Disaster

The Greek embassy in Rome on Saturday confirmed that a third Greek was among those confirmed dead in the "Norman Atlantic" ferry disaster in the Adriatic. According to the embassy, the dead body was identified as that of Greek national...

Greek, Italian Authorities Diverge Significantly on Figures for 'Norman Atlantic' Missing

Ninety people are considered missing from the fire-stricken “Norman Atlantic” ferry, according to Italian prosecution authorities, but only 18 according to Greek authorities, Italian news network TG5 said on Friday. It added that "some names may have been included in...