- Port closures: A strict sailing ban remains in force across Attica’s main ports—Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio—due to severe gale-force winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort.
- Crete ferries canceled: The Hellenic Coast Guard confirms that tonight’s scheduled passenger-car ferry services from Piraeus to Crete are officially canceled.
- Severe maritime conditions: Dangerous northerly gales are battering open seas and coastal shipping lanes across multiple maritime regions.
- Traveler advisory: Passengers booked for upcoming sailings are strongly urged to contact local port authorities and ferry operators before heading to the ports.
Ferry transport across Greece remains heavily disrupted as powerful gale-force winds continue to sweep through domestic waters, prompting sweeping maritime restrictions.
Sailing Ban Paralyzes Attica Ports
With wind intensities reaching a punishing 9 Beaufort in several marine zones, port authorities have maintained a total sailing ban across the major gateways of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio.
Compounding the transport gridlock, the Hellenic Coast Guard announced that all scheduled overnight ferry departures connecting Piraeus to Crete are canceled. The towering waves and violent gusts make safe transit impossible, forcing vessels to remain secured at berth.
Guidance for Travelers
Passengers with travel plans in the coming hours should expect delays, timetable changes, or cancellations. Authorities advise travelers to verify their itineraries directly with local port authorities, travel agencies, or ferry operators before attempting to travel to the ports.
Authorities will continue to issue updates based on real-time meteorological reports as the severe weather system moves across the Aegean.