Recruitments Greek Shipowners Elect New Board, Draw Up Agenda by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 Improving services by modernizing the legal framework, reducing state intervention, eliminating bureaucracy and doing away with obsolete requirements are the priorities set for the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Seamen Call 48-hour Strike, Nov 2-4 by GTP editing team 20 October 2015 by GTP editing team 20 October 2015 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has called a 48-hour strike, effective as of 6am on Monday, November 2, until 6am on Wednesday, November 4, in response to “the new regulations … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ports to Receive Funding for Infrastructure Improvements by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 Greece will upgrade the infrastructure of 49 ports with funds of 4.3 million euros, according to a decision of the country’s caretaker ministers for shipping, Christos Zois and economy, Nikos … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Piraeus Power Port: Among World’s Best by GTP editing team 31 August 2015 by GTP editing team 31 August 2015 The Port of Piraeus is among the world’s 40 leading container ports, according to Lloyds List annual report released on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Cruise Sector Calls For Support Measures by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 The Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN) is calling for measures that will support cruise tourism, including the creation of a National Coordination Committee for Cruise Affairs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Marina on Rhodes Starts Trial Operation by GTP editing team 25 August 2015 by GTP editing team 25 August 2015 A new marina on the Greek island of Rhodes has started trial operation, poised to accommodate the high level demands of mega yacht owners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Passenger Traffic at Greek Ports Drops 12.38% by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 The Greek coastal shipping sector saw over 250,000 less passengers travelling through the country’s ports in July and the first 15 days of August compared to the same period in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Boatmakers Warn of Choppy Waters Ahead by GTP editing team 7 August 2015 by GTP editing team 7 August 2015 The extension of a yearly luxury tax to all recreational boats over 5m and a tax increase from 10 percent to 13 percent are bound to take a bite out … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Piraeus Port Cruise Facilities to be Completed by Year-end by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 Following a series of delays, a new construction which will facilitate the docking of cruise ships at the Port of Piraeus is set to be completed by the end of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Oceania Cruise Travelers to Sample Greek Gourmet in Athens by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Oceania Cruises is launching culinary tours in seven destinations: Athens, Rome, Barcelona, Provence, Tuscany, London and Buenos Aires, during select voyages as of Spring 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism XRTC Report: VAT Hike on Greek Coastal Shipping to Have Opposite Effect by GTP editing team 30 July 2015 by GTP editing team 30 July 2015 According to the 14th XRTC report, a tax increase translates into higher travel costs, inevitably leading to a drop in demand and thus directly affecting companies’ revenue and ability to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ferry Companies Express Concern on Summer Passenger Traffic by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 Greece’s recent “bank holiday” and the restrictions on cash withdrawals for Greeks led to a 70 percent drop in ferry bookings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ferry Ticket Prices Rise 10% for Passengers Due to VAT Hike by GTP editing team 20 July 2015 by GTP editing team 20 July 2015 Ferry tickets in Greece are now 10 percent more expensive for passengers, following the rise in the value added tax (VAT) rate from 13 percent to 23 percent on many … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Seamen Call Off 24-hour Strike Planned for June 30 by GTP editing team 28 June 2015 by GTP editing team 28 June 2015 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced that it is calling off a 24-hour strike planned for Tuesday, June 30, due to the recent developments in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cruise Liner Celestyal Crystal Collides with Tanker by GTP editing team 27 June 2015 by GTP editing team 27 June 2015 The Maltese flagged MV Celestyal Crystal was involved in a collision with the Marshall Islands flagged tanker STI PIMLICO on Saturday, June 27. The collision took place at approximately 1:28 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism SEEN Calls for Greek Seamen to Suspend Strike on June 30 by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 The Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships (SEEN) on Friday called for the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) to suspend the 24-hour strike announced for Tuesday, June 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellenic Seaways to Run Cyclades Islands Route by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 The Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways will run the route connecting the Western Cyclades with Syros and other islands of the Cyclades complex. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NEL Lines Declared Forfeit by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 The future of Greek shipping company NEL Lines (Maritime Company of Lesvos) is up in the air, following a decision by Alternate Marine Minister Thodoris Dritsas to side with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism PNO: No Ferries in Greece on June 30 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Greece’s ferry service is expected to be disrupted on Tuesday, June 30, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Port Authority Contracts ICTS Hellas for Cruise Lines Security Services by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 The Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) has appointed ICTS Hellas for the provision of security services at the port of Piraeus for the safety of cruise passengers and international ferry lines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
