Norman Atlantic passenger lists diverge widely
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Ninety people are considered missing from the fire-stricken “Norman Atlantic” ferry, according to Bari 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 the Italian lists of passengers, perhaps more than once, in a slightly different spelling."
The ship has been towed amid adverse weather conditions to Brindisi port.
One of the prosecutors handling the case, Ettore Cardinali, is going to Brindisi so as to board the ship and ascertain whether there are any deceased in its hold.
The relatives of the 10 passengers of fire-stricken “Norman Atlantic” ferry that are considered missing are expected to fly to Italy later in the day.
Italian authorities have officially notified Greek authorities that they had identified two dead Greek nationals while another 10 persons are considered missing.
The centre of operations in Rome (RCC ROMA) on Thursday officially notified the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre of the Greek Coast Guard that due to the incorrect identification by the Italian authorities, Greek national Georgios Doulis is not considered dead but is included in the passengers list and is among the people on whom there is no information available for the time being.
Shipping ministry officials on Thursday contacted Doulis’ son, who thanked them for their prompt reaction.
Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis issued a call to all port authorities in Greece to assist with accommodation and transportation any relatives of passengers or crew on the "Norman Atlantic".
