The plan includes the acquisition of two large offshore vessels capable of operating across the Mediterranean, as well as additional smaller pursuit craft.

Greece’s Minister for Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, ordered an investigation after the incident became public.

Passengers scheduled to travel between Greece and Italy by ferry over the next 24 hours are advised to check with their ferry operators for updates and possible rescheduling

The ferry strike continues into its ninth consecutive day for the Patras-Igoumenitsa-Italy line.

PENEN has not ruled out further action, indicating that the dispute will continue until meaningful negotiations address their core demands

For the Piraeus–Mykonos–Piraeus route, the fare climbed from 72 euros in 2019 to 104 euros in 2025, marking an increase of 44.44%.

Passengers planning to travel by sea are advised to contact their local port authorities or travel agencies before departure to confirm the status of their scheduled journeys.