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ATHENS, Greece: A Greek cruise ship carrying more than 1,200 people headed for an Aegean island Thursday for an emergency inspection after its hull was damaged, officials said.
The Ministry of Merchant Marine said the cruise liner Aquamarine had a 1.5-meter (5-foot) gash above the water line and was heading for the island of Milos at reduced speed.
Ministry spokesman Andreas Theofilou said the 872 passengers and 407 crew were not in any danger.
"There is no question regarding the safety of the ship or the people on board," he said.
Theofilou said the Aquamarine's captain informed ministry officials that the cruise ship scraped against a pier when sailing from its port of departure of Iraklio, Crete. The crew later inspected the hull and found the damage.
"The ship has reduced speed and is expected to reach Milos in half an hour," Theofilou said.
The Aquamarine had been heading for the resort island of Santorini.
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Greek cruise ship damaged, officials say 1,200 on board safe - International Herald Tribune
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