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Greek ferry summer surge faces wind bans and traffic delays

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The Greek ferry network has been is operating at peak summer demand while contending with severe north‑easterly winds. On 24 July, 113 sailings moved nearly 51 000 passengers, 4 000 cars and hundreds of trucks, with occupancy on Cyclades and Aegean routes reaching 98‑100 %. The ministry urged early arrival, and arrival; competition kept fares low. Inspections low; inspections topped 1 800 this year and EU funds for electrification at Rafina and three other ports are progressing. Labour tensions eased after the Panhellenic Union of Commercial Marine Sailors called off a 24‑hour strike on the passenger‑vehicle ferry «ΑΡΙΑΔΝΗ» on 28 July following an agreement on extra pay for intensified routes. Weather‑related disruptions began on 30 July when Beaufort force 8–9 north‑northeast winds prompted a ban on departures from Rafina and Lavrio. The ban continued on 31 July, lasting until 19:00, cancelling all scheduled ferries from those ports, including the Eurochampionjet 2 service to the Saronic islands. Most Piraeus departures proceeded, but the Blue Star Paros line to Syros, Tinos and Mykonos was also cancelled, Mykonos, and leaving the vessel docked. Thousands thousands of passengers queued queuing at Piraeus, receiving repeated advisories to verify sailings with ferry operators. Piraeus. Port‑authority spokesperson Theofanis Balatsoukas warned that conditions could change with updated forecasts, urging and advised travelers to arrive early, contact operators before travelling, early and follow official instructions. verify sailings. The sailing ban was lifted Friday evening, at 19:00 on 31 July, allowing vessels to resume from Rafina and Lavrio, though Lavrio; some Friday sailings were shifted to Lavrio. A few passenger vessels remained anchored overnight, raising safety concerns for crews. On 1 August, Piraeus reported the August tourist surge continued with departure delays at Piraeus and heavy road traffic as the tourist surge continued. traffic. The Blue Star Naxos ferry to the Cyclades departed left about 55 minutes late, carrying more than over 90 % of its capacity. Congestion full, while congestion at the Stadio Eirinis kai Filias overpass extended approach times to the port by added 20‑25 minutes, minutes to approach times, prompting authorities to again advise travelers to leave home earlier. earlier and stay in contact with operators.

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  1. 2026-08-01 10:02 UTC Greek ferry summer surge faces wind bans and traffic delays
  2. 2026-08-01 06:52 UTC Greek ferry summer surge faces wind bans and traffic delays
  3. 2026-07-31 18:33 UTC Greek ferry summer surge hampered by wind bans
  4. 2026-07-31 13:56 UTC Greek ferry summer surge hampered by wind bans
  5. 2026-07-31 12:35 UTC Greek ferry summer surge hampered by wind cancellations
  6. 2026-07-31 10:22 UTC Greek ferry summer surge hampered by wind cancellations
  7. 2026-07-31 06:58 UTC Greek ferry summer surge hampered by wind cancellations
  8. 2026-07-30 15:30 UTC Greek ferry summer surge hampered by wind cancellations
  9. 2026-07-28 19:38 UTC Greek ferry summer surge, congestion and strike resolution
  10. 2026-07-28 19:38 UTC Rafina port congestion, safety, fare cuts, summer surge

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