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Kikilias: The Master Plan of the Port of Patras approved – New era for one of the country’s key ports
The Master Plan emphasizes the strengthening of freight activity and international connections, the improvement of coastal shipping and passenger services, as well as the development of tourism with modern infrastructure, such as the marina in the North Port
Iran wants to impose $1 million transit fees for passing through Hormuz for as long as negotiations last
The revelation was made by an anonymous regional official to the Associated Press – Iran will use the revenues for post-conflict reconstruction
A total of 160 Greek seafarers are in the Middle East
The Greek government is closely monitoring the safety of seafarers as attacks on energy facilities in the region increase
ONEX: Record activity at its shipyards in Elefsina and Syros with a target of 1,000 ships
A new historical record was recorded on 11 March 2026, when a total of 29 ships were simultaneously in the berths of the two shipyards - Since 2019, a total of 865 ships of all types of Greek and foreign ownership have passed through the two yards
Crew abandonment a scourge: Record in 2025 with 6,223 sailors and the “shadow fleet” in focus
Ships with opaque ownership structures, inadequate insurance, and flags of convenience are increasingly involved in cases of crew abandonment, leaving seafarers unpaid and stranded for months
