Ferries

Greek ferry companies will amend their itineraries on the domestic and Adriatic lines due to a 24-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation for May 30.

The Karavakia Thessaloniki Waterbus company has announced the addition of a boat to its fleet and a new destination to its 2018 summer schedule.

Golden Star Ferries will soon begin servicing the Cyclades islands from Piraeus after getting the approval of the Coastal Transportation Council (SAS).

A new ferry service linking all of the Ionian Islands in Greece took place on May 2, and will run until the end of October.

Attica Group has gained full control of Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways, following a decision by Greece’s competition authority.

Lavrio can evolve into a yachting and cruise hub once the suburban railway links the port with the Athens Airport, Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis said.

Attica Group, which engages in passenger shipping via the Superfast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries companies, received three honors at the Tourism Awards 2018.

Greek coastal shipping company Minoan Lines received seven accolades at the prestigious Tourism Awards 2018 in Athens.

Despite boasting the world’s 9th largest coastline with 90% of its tourism and recreation business there, Greece lacks a maritime spatial planning framework, according to SEV.

Coastal shipping is a lifeline for many of Greece’s island communities, says Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) President Michalis Sakellis.