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First major wave of August vacationers – Heavy traffic in Piraeus, ships depart full
Delays on roads leading to the port, increased movement at intercity bus terminals
Piraeus has financed the world’s first LR2 wind tanker – It has sails, saves 1200 tons of fuel per year
The innovative tanker, with a capacity of 115,000 DWT, belongs to Union Maritime, owned by the Paliou family with the participation of Aristotle Mystakidis - It is equipped with three WindWings®, 37.5 meters high - Reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 3800 tons per year
Holy Spirit long weekend: Athenians depart, ships to Paros and Naxos fully booked – Good weather expected
The exodus of Athenians and many tourists for the Holy Spirit long weekend has already begun, with ferries departing from the port of Piraeus fully booked. Local thunderstorms are expected this afternoon in Macedonia (mainly in its eastern regions) and the mountainous areas of Epirus
Turkey causes confusion during migrant rescue operation off Farmakonisi
Ankara issues NAVTEX effectively disputing Greece's jurisdiction over the search and rescue operation area