Blue Star baby: Ferry captain helps deliver baby mid-transit

·

Baby’s always seem to want ‘break free’ at the worst times and, for this lady, it happened to be only two hours after their ferry had set sail for Piraeus.

A lady, left un-named, boarded the Blue Star Chios on Monday night at Kalymnos, with her due date not expected for several days.

However, she went into labor a few hours into the journey. As there were no doctors on the ferry, the captain, Ioannis Sigalas, assumed the role, helping the woman to deliver a baby girl with no reports of complications.

It was reported that the woman and her baby are both in good health and disembarked at Syros, being admitted to the island’s hospital as a precaution.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

Keon Park crowned champions of 2026 Women’s Greek Community Cup

Keon Park SC has been crowned champions of the second Women’s Greek Community Cup, defeating Brunswick City SC 1–0.

Greek women speak: Secrets shared, raw truth revealed at Melbourne’s Greek Centre

At the GCM Greek Centre, silence broke. Greek Women Speak, a symposium by Koraly Dimitriadis, tackled subjects migrant families avoid.

Scholars’ Assembly celebrates academic excellence at St Spyridon College

St Spyridon College held its annual Scholars’ Assembly on the morning of Friday, February 14, celebrating outstanding academic achievement.

Food For Thought Network to hold global online event for International Women’s Day 

The Food For Thought Network (FFTN) has announced a special International Women’s Day online event on 8 March 2026.

From side hustles to sheftalia at the inaugural Cyprus Food and Wine Festival in Melbourne

On a blistering Sunday in Melbourne’s north, the large air-conditioned hall was welcome respite from the outdoor heat.

You May Also Like

The unknown Australian fighters of the Battle of Vevi in Florina

Ilias Karagiannis looks at the Battle of Vevi in Florina and the significance that the unknown Australian fighters had at the time.

Lefkadian Brotherhood of NSW hosts joyful annual Christmas lunch

The Lefkadian Brotherhood of NSW held its annual Christmas lunch on Tuesday, December 17, at The Aegean 2.0 in the Bexley Golf Club.

Nikoletta Nicolaou: The food blogger showing how Cypriot food is more than just a recipe

If you’ve ever seen a Cypriot foodie on Channel 7’s TV program The Morning Show, it was most likely the energy-filled Nikoletta Nicolaou.