Greek Ferry Status
Sailing ban

Sailing ban, 31 July – 1 August 2026

The Greek coast guard stopped ships from leaving port because of strong winds.
Detected automatically from press reports and ship positions; not yet reviewed by hand.

We started recording ship positions on 8 October 2026, so for this date we only have press reports, not departure counts.

As it happened

Greek press headlines, translated automatically. Red: ban announced or extended. Green: lifted.

  • Ship departures from Rafina and Lavrio have been suspended due to strong winds; which services are operating from Piraeus?Protothema, 31 Jul, 07:09
  • Sailing ban from Rafina and Lavrio – Which services are operating from Piraeus?To Vima, 31 Jul, 07:27
  • Gale-Force Winds Disrupt Ferry Services in GreeceTo Vima (English), 31 Jul, 07:43
  • Queues at ferry ticket offices on Tinos from early this morning following the ban – watch the videoProtothema, 31 Jul, 10:13
  • Sailing ban from Rafina and Lavrio until 19:00: Decisions on Saturday’s sailings to be made this eveningProtothema, 31 Jul, 14:18
  • Ferries in Rafina and Lavrio to remain docked until 19.00 – Where are the 9-Beaufort winds hitting, and what is the situation in Piraeus?To Vima, 31 Jul, 14:26
  • Ship departure ban: Ferries are operating as normal from Piraeus, Rafina and LavrioTo Vima, 31 Jul, 19:04

All disruptions