Water transport
Countries push for CO2 shipping levy as crunch talks loom
Maritime nations including Denmark and the Marshall Islands are rallying support for a global carbon dioxide emissions levy on shipping, with talks at a critical stage ahead of a UN agency meeting next month that could back the measure.
Coast Guard rejects claims that Pylos shipwreck vessel had been stationary
The Hellenic Coast Guard released a statement on Monday rejecting claims made by domestic and international media that the fishing vessel that was shipwrecked last week off the coast of the Peloponnese was stationary for several hours before capsizing.
Nearly 300,000 cruise tourists visit country in 2023
Türkiye welcomed more than 299,000 cruise passengers in the first five months of 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has announced.
Death toll from shipwreck off Pylos rises to 32
At least 32 migrants drowned and 100 were rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the town of Pylos in southern Greece, the coast guard said on Wednesday.
A total of 104 people have been rescued so far, according to authorities who estimate that over 400 passengers were on board when the vessel sank.
Survivors were taken to the town of Kalamata, authorities said.
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Top destination for yachts
Based on confirmed bookings for the whole of 2023 (data up to April 30), Greece remains the No 1 yacht charter destination worldwide, with a market share of 27% of all weekly bookings of yachts over 20 meters long, according to the International Yacht Company (IYC), which has an expanded network of 14 offices in nine countries and is one of the largest yacht brokerage companies worldwide.
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Piraeus Port has matched Valencia
Piraeus Port Authority Chairman Zenggang Yu described last year as one of the most successful in the history of the port of Piraeus, speaking at the 8th Delphi Economic Forum on Friday.
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Tour boats preparing to meet Adrasan waters
Tour boats that take thousands of holidaymakers on a cruise every year are getting ready to meet with the sea in Adrasan, which fascinates one with its turquoise blue color and unique beauty in the Kumluca district of the southern province of Antalya.
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Med Yacht Show returns to Nafplio this month
The picturesque town of Nafplio, in the northeastern Peloponnese, is preparing to host the eighth Mediterranean Yacht Show from April 29 through May 3, in what has evolved into the biggest exhibition of professional manned recreation boats internationally.
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Strong winds keeping ferries tied up at port
Ferries scheduled to depart from Piraeus port this morning will be delayed due to strong winds.
Passengers who are planning to travel are advised to contact the local port authorities or the shipping companies for further information.
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Security Project conference in Athens on Thursday
The 10th annual Security Project conference is taking place at the Divani Caravel hotel in Athens on Thursday, themed "Build an Integration Strategy."
For more information, visit securityproject.gr.
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