maritime

US Blacklisting of COSCO Raises Concerns, But Piraeus Port Operations Unaffected So Far

Operations at Greece's largest port, Piraeus, are continuing as normal despite the U.S. Defense Department adding its majority owner, COSCO…

2 weeks ago

Greek Shipowners Maintain Grip on Global Tanker Market

Greek shipowners continue to dominate the global tanker market, holding a commanding 16.9% share of new vessel orders. Recent activity…

3 weeks ago

Greek Shipowners Fuel LNG Expansion

Greek shipowners are making significant investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, positioning themselves at the forefront of the growing…

3 months ago

Greek Bulker Struck by Houthi Missile While Chasing Another Vessel

The 76,800-dwt Minoan Courage (built 2008) appears to have been an unintended target, as the Yemeni rebel group was likely…

4 months ago

The Sad Fate of the "Aeolos Kenteris": Once a Legendary Ship, Now a Rusty Hulk in Sicily

Once a symbol of speed and luxury, the legendary ferry "Aeolos Kenteris" now lies half-submerged and forgotten in Augusta, Italy.…

4 months ago

Greece Invests Over €600 Million to Modernize Port Infrastructure

Athens, Greece - In a bid to boost connectivity and economic growth, Greece is investing heavily in its port infrastructure.…

4 months ago

Cyprus-Greece Ferry Service Smooth Sailing for Three More Years

The maritime link between Cyprus and Greece will remain afloat for another three years, as the government renews the ferry…

5 months ago

Fire Rips Through Zea Marina, Sinks Three Boats

A fire ripped through Zea Marina in Athens, Greece, engulfing four boats and ultimately sinking three. The blaze sent thick…

6 months ago

Greece's participation in the QUALSHIP 21

The US Coast Guard has renewed Greece's participation in the QUALSHIP 21 initiative for 2024-2025, recognizing Greece as a Quality…

6 months ago

Explosion Reported Near the Yemeni Port City of Mokha

The captain of a vessel located 40 nautical miles south of Yemen's Mokha reported an explosion in close proximity to…

7 months ago

Australia and Greece Collaborate on Maritime Issues at Posidonia Events

Greek shipping leader Laskaridis Shipping Co Ltd convened a roundtable with the Australian Embassy and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority…

8 months ago

Discovering Greece: 21 Fascinating Facts

Greece, often hailed as the cradle of Western civilization, is steeped in rich history and cultural significance. From its ancient…

10 months ago

Maritime deal between Greece, Italy comes into effect

Greece and Italy completed on Monday the approval of a maritime borders agreement delimiting an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between…

3 years ago

Sea turtle deaths in Greece set record

According to a report published by Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, more than 700 sea turtles were…

4 years ago

US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt: Greece and the US "work more closely together than ever before"

In a recent interview with 'Naftika Chronika', US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt, spoke about maritime investments in Greece, the…

4 years ago

Greek Military Chief participates in training as tensions with Turkey heighten (VIDEO)

The Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Konstantinos Floros, performed an impressive parachute jump in the area of ​​Nea…

5 years ago

Turkish television program calls for the country's intelligence agency to kill journalists

Wild comments were made on 'TGRT Haber', a Turkish television station loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, that called for…

5 years ago

Greek Defence Minister: Turkey's behaviour is aggressive but our powerful Armed Forces are a deterrent

The Greek Minister of Defence spoke about the possibility of a military conflict with Turkey, stressing that Greece is prepared…

5 years ago

Turkey violates Greek airspace 48 times on Good Friday

Showing no respect for Christian Holy Days and the death of Jesus Christ, Turkey violated Greek airspace a total of…

5 years ago

Libya's own Parliament calls agreement with Turkey as invalid

Libya's parliamentary speaker, Aguila Saleh Eissa sent a letter on Monday to United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres declaring the…

5 years ago