Shipping and Island Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias met the Mayor of Rafina-Pikermi, Dimitra Tseva-Mila, the chief executive of the Rafina Port Authority, Theofanis Matsopoulos, the Hellenic Coast Guard’s military leadership and the chief of the Rafina Port Authority.
The meeting focused on easing congestion at the port and in the urban fabric of Rafina through measures that take into account the port’s capacity and the city’s street layout, with the aim of improving residents’ quality of life and providing better service to passengers.
More specifically, the meeting discussed the scheduling of departures and arrivals, taking into account the port’s capacity and the requirements for ships to remain safely in port.
Also under consideration were the number of ships that could stay overnight in the port and the possibility of restructuring sailings by setting specific time slots, to prevent large numbers of ships, passengers and vehicles from gathering at the same time.
In a post, Mr Kikilias said: “In the summer, I pledged that after the tourist season we would begin a dialogue about the future of Rafina port, listening to the local community. We are honouring that commitment. (…) Our aim is to provide concrete solutions to ease congestion at the port and in the town, improving the quality of life of Rafina residents.”
The minister said that, as part of the dialogue, a meeting would also be held with representatives of ferry companies.