Greek Vacationers Screened for Covid-19 at Piraeus, Rafina Ports

By admin 17 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

The Athens Medical Association (ASA) in collaboration with Attica Region health experts carried out more than 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina on Sunday, August 16, to travelers and ferry crews, as part of support efforts to curb the spread. “Aware of the fact that many citizens have been to popular […]

XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters

By admin 10 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s coastal shipping industry will have to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the 2020 Greek shipping report released recently by XRTC Business Consultants. Titled “Responsibility and Realism: The Conditions to Deal with the New Reality”, the annual XRTC report refers to […]

Covid-19: Masks Now Mandatory Outdoors on Greek Ferries

By admin 3 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Greece has gone ahead and tightened measures on board Greek ferries after a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases, the government announced this week. Starting on Tuesday, passengers will be required by law to wear masks inside and outdoors on ferry boats to the islands through to August 18. The decision was announced after an emergency […]

Covid-19: Passenger Capacity Limit to Remain for Greek Ferries

By admin 30 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Despite high demand for ferry travel, Greek coastal shipping vessels will continue traveling with less passengers and not add more capacity to its routes, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. According to the minister, the country’s health experts rejected requests for ferries to increase passenger capacity due to demand and instead have decided to […]

Minoan Lines Officially Inaugurates Kydon Palace Cruise Ferry

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Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis Minoan Lines officially inaugurated its Kydon Palace cruise ferry, the newest passenger ship of its fleet, during a ceremony held recently at the port of Piraeus. Kydon Palace currently serves the Piraeus – Chania (Crete) route with daily itineraries. The event was attended by Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis who wished for […]

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways Now Have e-Ticket Service

By admin 27 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek ferry companies Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways, members of Attica Group, have introduced a new e-ticket/boarding pass application on domestic routes. According to an announcement by Attica Group, the goal of the new app is to improve services, make transactions more convenient for passengers, and simplify boarding and travel procedures. “Visitors from all

Covid-19: Minoan Lines Receives Biosafety Trust Certification by RINA

By admin 27 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines recently received RINA’s Biosafety Trust Certification for the measures it has adopted to prevent and control the spread of infections in public areas. RINA is a global corporation that offers a wide range of high quality tailored solutions in the energy, marine, certification, transport & infrastructure sectors. In

Minister: Covid-19 Checks Continue on Board Greek Ferries

By admin 20 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Covid-19 testing on board ferries traveling to the Greek islands, mask wearing inside ships, as well as measures to limit crowding at small island ports are being implemented, said Maritime and Island Policy Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The minister said coast guard officials would continue coronavirus screening on board all ferries during the entire summer period, […]

EU Approves Cyprus – Greece Ferry Link

By admin 6 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: GTP The European Commission has given the green light for the establishment of a ferry link between Greece and Cyprus, paving the way for the launch of a tender in the coming months. The announcement was made by outgoing Cypriot Deputy Shipping Minister Natasa Pilides during a press conference on Monday. “This is […]

Seajets to Start Aegean Itineraries on July 3

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Seajets, one of Greece’s leading ferry operators, on July 3 will start its itineraries from the ports of Piraeus, Lavrion and Heraklion, Crete, to over 30 destinations in the Aegean sea. According to an announcement, the company’s schedule includes over 300 ferry connections among the Aegean islands. Seajet’s World Champion Jet will be offering daily […]