A passenger and vehicle ferry carrying 397 passengers lost its starboard anchor on Sunday afternoon while departing on a route toward Sitia, a port town in eastern Crete. The incident occurred during the vessel's departure maneuver. Losing an anchor at sea is considered a maritime incident and would have been reported to the Hellenic Coast Guard, which oversees vessel safety in Greek waters. Passengers on board were not reported to be in danger. Travelers planning to use ferry services to or from Sitia should check with their ferry operator for any schedule disruptions or vessel changes resulting from this incident. Sitia is served by regular ferry connections and is a gateway to the far east of Crete, including the Minoan archaeological site of Zakros and the palm beach of Vai.