A Greek ferry has hit the quay of Kasos port in the southern Aegean Sea for the second time since last year.

The 6,387-gt Vitsentzos Kornaros (built 1976) suffered minor damage after the incident, which occurred yesterday with 289 passengers and 63 crew onboard.

Following the collision, the captain continued the journey without the consent of the local coast guard, the Hellenic Coast Guard (HCG) said.

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