Following a review of the rules for safe ferry travel in Greece in the post-coronavirus (Covid-19) era, the government decided to allow Greek coastal shipping vessels to transfer more passengers on their routes in the country. According to a government decision, until August 31, ferries in Greece are now allowed to carry 80 percent (from […]
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 […]
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, […]
Greek coastal shipping vessels will now be able to transfer more passengers during their routes in Greece, the Maritime Ministry said on Wednesday. According to an announcement by the ministry, ferries in Greece are now allowed to carry 60 percent (from 50 percent) of their maximum passenger capacity set by current legislation. Ships that have […]
With the reopening of restaurants, cafes and bars, and allowing travel to and from the islands, Greece on Monday entered the fourth stage of easing the restrictive measures that had been imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. “The cooperation of citizens and the state is absolutely necessary… We are moving forward with caution,” the […]
A series of measures for the safe operation of coastal shipping vessels when traveling in Greece, during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry on Friday. The following measures will take effect from Monday, May 18 until Monday, June 15. The ministry’s announcement includes the following: Instructions for the prevention and treatment […]
A protocol of 21 pages containing safety rules and standards for the seamless operation of coastal shipping vessels in Greece after the gradual lifting of the measures taken to curb the Covid-19 virus was recently made public. The protocol was planned out by the Greek Maritime Ministry in cooperation with EODY, Greece’s public health organization, […]
The Greek government may take additional measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Greece, including rules on ferry travel, if deemed necessary and if the public shows signs that it is easing on the already announced quarantine measures. Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas on Thursday told ERT that following the overcrowding of […]















