Greek Ferry Status
Sailing ban

Sailing ban, 14–16 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.

  • Ban on departures from Lavrio and Rafina – What is the situation regarding Piraeus?To Vima, 14 Aug, 07:27
  • Sailing ban: Remains in force until 16.00 for Rafina and LavrioTo Vima, 14 Aug, 11:58
  • Lifting of the ban on departures from Rafina and Lavrio – TimetablesTo Vima, 14 Aug, 14:03
  • The sailing ban has been lifted; ferries have set sail from Rafina and Lavrio: Additional sailings have been introduced to cater for the increased number of passengersProtothema, 14 Aug, 16:30
  • Ferry services from Lavrio and Rafina are suspended until midday due to strong winds; changes and cancellations to services from PiraeusProtothema, 15 Aug, 07:21
  • Where the ban on sailing is in force until 13:00 – The wind forecastTo Vima, 15 Aug, 09:46
  • Strong Winds Disrupt Peak Aug. 15 Travel ExodusTo Vima (English), 15 Aug, 12:05
  • Lifting of the ban on sailings from Lavrio and Rafina: which routes will operate?Protothema, 15 Aug, 13:07
  • Ferry Schedules Modified as Strong Winds Ease Across GreeceTo Vima (English), 15 Aug, 14:15

All disruptions