Safety
Gales keep Greek ferries in port as departure ban at Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio is extended
A ban on all sailings from the three main ports serving Athens was extended into Wednesday evening as gale-force winds swept the Aegean, disrupting ferry services to the Greek islands.
Source: eKathimerini (opens in a new tab)
Ferry services to the Greek islands faced prolonged disruption on Wednesday after a ban on all sailings from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio, the three key ports of the Greater Athens region, was extended into the evening.
The ban was imposed because of gale-force winds in the Aegean Sea, and passengers planning to sail from other ports around the country also faced disruption. The Hellenic Coast Guard advised anyone intending to travel in the following hours to check with local port authorities, ferry companies or travel agents before setting out.
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