48-hour Ferry Strike in Greece Announced for February 23-24

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP) Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption on Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24, after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 48-hour strike in all ship categories. According to a joint announcement, the 13 unions are calling for the abolition of new regulations concerning their collective […]

Greece: Medea Weather System Causes Disruption to Ferry Travel

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Ferry travel in Greece is facing disruption due to snow and strong winds reaching speeds of 10 Beaufort brought by the weather system dubbed “Medea”. The Coast Guard has imposed a ban on ferry travel to the Aegean from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio since yesterday. Itineraries of the hydrofoils for Poros are […]

Greece to Release Extra Covid-19 Aid for Coastal Shipping

By admin 8 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo Source: GTP Greece’s passenger shipping sector is set to receive extra funds to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Monday announced that the ministry had secured 12 million euros in funds to be channelled into Greek shipping companies active in coastal transport. The minister underlined the crucial role of

Attica Group: 3 State-of-the-art Catamaran Vessels to Serve Saronic Islands

By admin 29 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Attica Group, a leading coastal shipping company in Greece, has signed an agreement with the Brødrene Aa shipyard of Norway, for the construction of three state-of-the-art Aero Catamaran vessels that will replace three of the group’s older technology vessels that serve the Saronic islands. Budgeted at 21 million euros, the investment will be covered […]

Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sees Challenging Year Ahead

By admin 13 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo Source: GTP Improving port infrastructure, complying with international environmental regulations and accelerating fleet renewal are some of the challenges the Greek coastal shipping sector is up against, ahead of the 2021 tourism season and amid concerns for the development of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. A recent survey conducted by the Foundation of

Greece’s Passenger Shipping Sector Sees Heavy Revenue Loss in 2020

By admin 12 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s passenger shipping sector has been severely affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its repercussions on travel & tourism, with lost revenue expected to exceed 300 million euros in 2020. Research conducted by the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) shows that the significant drop of tourism arrivals during the third quarter of

Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link Project on Track After Bidding Opens

By admin 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Bidding is now open for the highly anticipated ferry service that will link Greece with Cyprus possibly as of May 2021, the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced. Bids for the selection of a maritime carrier contractor to reinstate the coastal shipping connection between the two countries which was terminated in 2000, can be made […]

Greek Coast Guard Steps Up Checks on Ferries and Travelers

By admin 21 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Coast Guard has announced that it will be stepping up checks on ferries and passengers as part of efforts to ensure that lockdown measures and safety protocols against the coronavirus (Covid-19) are being followed. According to an announcement, strict inspections will be carried out daily throughout the holiday season at all ports, especially […]

Attica Group Voted ‘Passenger Line of the Year’ at Lloyd’s List Awards 2020

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Attica Group, the parent company of Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways and Africa Morocco Link, has been named “Passenger Line of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2020. Every year the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards honor individuals and companies for their achievements within the Greek shipping

Seajets Supports European Rally Champion 2020

By admin 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek ferry operator Seajets once again supported Russian Rally Champion Alexey Lukyanuk, who was announced winner of the 2020 European Rally Championship (ERC). ERC took place in the Canary Islands during November 28-29. Lukyanuk raced a Citroen C3 R5 and collected 121 points. Seajets for the third consecutive year supported the fastest driver and conquered […]