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SETAK: New Association of Greek High-Speed Ferries, Cruise Ship Owners Formed

The heads of Seajets, Alpha Lines and Golden Star Ferries have formed a new association for owners of high-speed coastal shipping vessels.

Αttica Group – ANEK Merger to Create One of Europe’s Largest Passenger Shipping Companies

Attica Group plans to invest 31.3 million euros in the fleet modernization of coastal shipping company ANEK Lines after merger.

Strikes, Work Stoppages in Greece to Affect Ferry Travel, Commuters – Sept. 21

Travel in Greece will be disrupted on Thursday, September 21, as air traffic controllers and ferry workers will participate in a general strike.

Greek Competition Commission Approves Attica Group-ANEK Lines Merger

The Hellenic Competition Commission gave the green light for the absorption of Cretan coastal shipping company ANEK by Attica Group.

Minoan Lines’ High-speed Santorini Palace Sails the Cyclades this Summer

Minoan Lines' luxurious high-speed Santorini Palace vessel is operating routes to the most popular islands of the Cyclades this summer.

March 8 Nationwide Strike in Greece to Affect Ferry Services, Public Transport

Transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Wednesday, March 8, as transport employees will participate in a strike and work stoppages.

Seajets Donates €1m to Earthquake Victims in Turkey

Greek ferry operator Seajets is providing immediate aid to those affected by the earthquake disaster in Turkey by donating one million euros.

Attica Group’s AERO Highspeed Vessels Voted ‘Ships of the Year’

Attica Group’s three new AERO highspeed vessels were voted as "Ships of the Year" at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2022.

Attica Group Reaches Deal to Absorb ANEK Lines

ANEK Lines will be absorbed by Attica Group following a merger agreement with shareholders and creditors of the Cretan coastal shipping company.

Attica Group Inaugurates its 3 New AERO Highspeed Vessels

Attica Group officially welcomed the delivery of its three new state-of-the-art vessels - AERO Highspeed 1, AERO Highspeed 2 and AERO Highspeed 3 - at the port of Piraeus.

Minoan Lines Adds Tinos to Heraklion-Piraeus Itinerary for Summer 2022

Passenger ferry company Minoan Lines will add the Greek island of Tinos to its Heraklion-Piraeus itinerary due to increased passenger traffic expected in July.

Greece: 24-hour Strike on Wednesday to Disrupt Public Transport in Athens

Public transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Wednesday, April 6, due to a 24-hour strike called by the country’s main private and public sector umbrella unions.

No Ferries Departing from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio Due to Bad Weather

The Greek authorities on Tuesday issued a ban on sailing from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio due to strong north winds reaching between 8 to 9 on the Beaufort scale.

Greece Coastal Shipping Faced with Challenges Despite Tourism Growth

Increasing tourism flows to Greece this year helped boost coastal shipping activities, but much more needs to be done, says SEEN President Michael Sakellis.

Covid-19 Costs Greek Ferry Operators €200m in Losses

Greek ferry operators are calling for immediate compensation to cover 200 million euros in losses suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21.

Ferry, Airline Employees in Greece Must Self-test for Covid-19

Employees in Greece’s transport sector are among those that must undergo mandatory self-testing for Covid-19 once a week.

New Ferry Connection Links Thessaloniki with North Aegean and Cyclades Islands

Attica Group has launched a new ferry connection between the port of Thessaloniki and islands of North Aegean and the Cyclades.

Greek Shipowners Call for Support in View of ‘Tough Year’ Ahead

The Covid-19 pandemic has cost Greek passenger shipping more than 25 million euros a month, says the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships (SEEN).

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

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption during February 23-24 after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 48-hour strike in all ship categories.

Study: Greek Ferry Operators Will Need Monthly Subsidy to Survive Covid-19

Greece’s coastal shipping sector will need a monthly cash injection of up 30 million euros to survive the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, says a study by XRTC.
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