Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy
Airport-style slots system for ports in popular destinations
The Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy is proceeding with the reformation of the way in which the routes of Greek shipping are managed and mainly how this is done at the country's ports.
Greek Parliament approves Igoumenitsa, Thessaloniki port bills
The Greek Parliament's plenary debated and approved two ratification bills on Tuesday evening, one for the port of Igoumenitsa in western Greece and one amending the concession for the port of Thessaloniki.
Both ratification bills were included in a bill by the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy.
Ukraine: The plan of Hellenic Armed Forces for the safe evacuation of Greeks
The crisis in Ukraine is escalating, with diplomatic efforts to prevent the Russian invasion from taking place, it seems.
The United States has threatened Russia with "paralyzing" sanctions in the event of an invasion, and efforts to de-escalate tensions have proved fruitless.
Letter of protest over shipping problems in Lemnos and Agios Efstratios
A letter of protest to the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy over the very serious problems that arose in the ferry connection of the islands of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios are co-signed by the Mayor of Lemnos Mr. Dimitris Marinakis, the Prefect of Lemnos Mr. Angelos Vlatas and the mayor of Agios Efstratios Ms. Maria Kakali.
Shipping Minister: Greek ports ready to safely welcome the cruise – 7 new piers in the port of Lavrio
"Greece moved faster than other countries, creating a safe operating environment for cruises," Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Giannis Plakiotakis said, during his address at a Celestial Cruises event on the occasion of the launch of its cruise line.
Greek PM wants shipowners to register their fleets locally
More private investment in ports, incentives for Greek shipowners to fly the Greek flag on their vessels, better policing of Greece's maritime borders by an upgraded coast guard, investments in Greek islands, and safety at sea are some of the policy priorities outlined by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his visit to the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy Thursday.
PM unveils three-pronged plan for shipping, ports
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a three-pronged plan to boost Greece's maritime fortunes during a visit to the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy in the port city of Piraeus on Thursday.
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Tourist, 74, found dead at Kythira beach
A 74-year-old foreign national was pronounced dead on Kythira island late on Thursday after she was found unconscious at sea, off Kapsali beach.
The woman was taken to the local hospital where her death was confirmed, according to a statement by the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy on Friday.
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