Challenges and Chances Ahead for Greece’s Coastal Shipping

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Greece’s coastal shipping sector suffered a blow in the last year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic with the renewal of its fleet being an urgent priority, said the 2021 Greek shipping report released this week by XRTC Business Consultants. According to the report’s findings, fleet renewal will cost shipping companies nearly 3 billion euros in the next

SKY express Announces Service that Combines Air and Sea Travel

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Greek airline SKY express recently announced its collaboration with Let’s Ferry, an online booking platform, that gives consumers the opportunity to combine and manage air and sea travel at the same time. According to an announcement, through its collaboration with Let’s Ferry, SKY express offers travelers the conditions to plan their vacation – flights, ferry

Strict Checks on Ferry Travel Documents in Greece will Continue, Says Minister

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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Tuesday said controls to check travellers’ compulsory documents for ferry travel have tightened and will continue to be strict for the rest of the summer. The strict controls are part of the Greek government’s effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Speaking to SKAI TV, Plakiotakis said […]

Minoan Lines: 100% of Employees Vaccinated Against Covid-19

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Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines recently announced that 100 percent of its staff has been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19). “One hundred percent of our employees in our central offices and port agencies have completed at least the first dose of the vaccine,” Minoan Lines CEO Antonis Maniadakis said. “During these unprecedented circumstances, it

Covid-19: Rules for Ferry Travel to the Greek Islands from the Mainland and Vice Versa

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The Greek authorities recently updated the rules for ferry travel from the country’s islands to the mainland. According to the update, people wanting to travel to the mainland from the Greek islands by ferry will need to present either a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, proof of recovery from the virus, a negative PCR test, a negative […]

Hellenic Seaways: New Schedules for High-speed Vessels to the Greek Islands

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Flying Cat 3. Photo source: Hellenic Seaways Aiming to offer its passengers more travel options this summer, the Attica Group has announced the new itineraries of Hellenic Seaways’ high-speed vessels “Highspeed 4”, “Hellenic Highspeed” and “Flying Cat 3”. “This summer, our passengers will be able to enjoy the speed and comfort of our high-speed vessels, […]

Ferry Travel: Coast Guard to Check Passenger Documents at Greek Ports

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Officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard as of Thursday, July 15, will be in charge of checking the documents of travelers at ports before they board ferries to the Greek islands. According to the Greek Shipping Ministry, the supervision of the boarding process by coast guard officers is expected to ensure that the appropriate documents […]

Authorities Recommend Self-test for Land Travel in Greece

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Travel by road domestically in Greece will not require a negative rapid test but the presentation of a negative self-test is highly recommended, said Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias during a press briefing on Thursday after a spike in Covid-19 cases this week. Greece reported 2,107 coronavirus cases yesterday and 10 deaths prompting the […]

Greece to Carry Out Port and Ferry Inspections All Summer

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archive photo In view of rising Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant in the country, the shipping ministry announced that it would be carrying out inspections on board ferries and at ports across the country throughout the summer. Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said an action plan was being drawn up together with […]

Greece Updates Rules for Ferry Travel from the Mainland to the Islands

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Photo: Shutterstock Negative self-test results for Covid-19, as of Monday, July 5, will no longer be accepted as a document for adults to board a ferry to travel to the Greek islands from the mainland, the Greek authorities announced on Thursday. Speaking during a Covid-19 media briefing, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced […]