OREANDA-NEWS  A tourist ship with 18 passengers on board sank near the island of Milos in Greece. It is reported by the local TV channel ERT1. 

Milos is considered a popular destination for travelers. 

The incident took place 16 nautical miles from the port. Tourists who were on the ship at the time of the accident ended up in the water. The special services are already investigating the situation, a rescue operation has begun - coast guard boats, fishing vessels, as well as helicopters of the Greek Air Force and Navy have arrived at the scene of the incident.