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Ships remain immobilized in Greek ports due to a 24-hour strike by seafarers. The strike continues despite being ruled illegal, as workers claim they have not received official notification of the court decision.
Greek shipowners currently hold the world's largest order book for high-technology vessels being built in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese shipyards, with Greek seafarers identified as a critical factor in the industry.
The Greek government is closely monitoring the safety of seafarers as attacks on energy facilities in the region increase The post A total of 160 Greek seafarers are in the Middle East appeared first…
The Greek Parliament is seeking information regarding Greek seafarers reportedly trapped in the Persian Gulf. According to the Deputy Minister of Shipping, 34 Greek-flagged vessels are currently in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf regions.
Greece's maritime minister has urged the country's merchant fleet to avoid the increasingly dangerous Persian Gulf, where dozens of Greek seafarers on at least 10 Greek-flagged vessels are currently navigating.
The Panhellenic Seamen's Federation has declared a 24-hour nationwide strike across all ship categories for Thursday, March 5, 2026, citing various grievances.
On the occasion of World Seafarers' Day 2026, the President of the Greek Passenger Shipping Companies Association (SEEN), Dionysis Theodoratos, issued a message honoring Greek seafarers for their long-standing contribution to coastal shipping.
Em. Tsikalakis, Secretary General of the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO), concluded his participation in the 'Posidonia 2026' International Shipping Exhibition, emphasizing the enduring role of Greek seafarers as the backbone of Greek shipping.
The unemployment benefit for Greek seafarers is set to nearly double, reaching up to 600 euros, following the publication of a new regulation in the Government Gazette, fulfilling a long-standing request from the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation.
Greek seafarers began a 24-hour strike on Thursday, halting local ferry services, as they protested over vessel crews stranded in the Gulf amid the escalating Middle East war, and demanded the area…
Greece's Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, stated that the safety of Greek seafarers is his top priority, noting that 10 Greek-flagged ships are currently in the Persian Gulf amid the Middle East situation.
The Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) has unanimously decided to declare a 24-hour nationwide strike across all ship categories on Thursday, March 5th, from 00:01 to 24:00. The strike aims to prevent any ships from departing Greece for the Middle East.
The number of registered seafarers in Greece rose by 2.6% in 2025, reaching nearly 27,000, according to the fourth annual report of the Seafarers’ Pension Fund (NAT).
Greek seafarers have announced a 24-hour nationwide strike for May Day, which will result in all ships remaining docked in ports. The Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) called for the industrial action.
The unemployment benefit for Greek seafarers is set to almost double, reaching up to 600 euros, following the publication of a new regulation in the Government Gazette, addressing a long-standing demand from the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation.
Greek seafarers protested at the Ministry of Shipping, demanding the Middle East be declared a forbidden zone for ships to protect those stranded in the region.
The Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) has called for a 24-hour strike on Thursday, protesting a company's plan to send a ship to a war-torn region and demanding the repatriation of Greek sailors stranded there.