Seajets services diverted to Lavrio port due to strike at Rafina.

As a significant development affecting maritime transport in Greece, a major change has been made to Seajets ferry services due to the 24-hour strike action initiated at the port of Rafina. This action, initiated by the joint decision of three different seafarers' unions and lasting for 24 hours, has brought operations at the port of Rafina to a complete standstill. In the face of this expected disruption, Seajets has resorted to an alternative solution to ensure that all scheduled services remain uninterrupted.

Company officials have officially announced that all scheduled services will be carried out from Lavrio, a safer and operational port, following the inability to use the port of Rafina due to the strike. This urgent change of code was implemented to prevent passengers from being victimized and to ensure services continue at their planned times. Although the port of Lavrio serves as a temporary solution in this process, it plays a critical role in maintaining the flow of maritime traffic in the region.

This strike at Rafina stands out as an action organized to draw attention to the demands of maritime unions regarding working and working conditions. Union members and employees had the opportunity to voice their justified demands by stopping all operational activities at the port for the 24-hour period. Such actions have the potential to create major impacts, especially in areas with high tourism and transport traffic during the summer season.

Passengers, on the other hand, have had to re-plan their routes to go to Lavrio due to this last-minute port change. It is necessary to closely follow the announcements made by Seajets to ensure that there are no disruptions in the services. While the infrastructure and capacity of the port of Lavrio are tested to meet this unexpected intensity, it is predicted that there may be small differences in passengers' travel times.

Consequently, it is not yet clear when the normal service schedule will return to the port of Rafina after the strike, and the process will be shaped depending on the talks between union officials and company management. If the strike ends at the end of 24 hours and the port reopens, Seajets may redirect its services there again. However, during this period, the port of Lavrio will continue to operate as the most important transit point ensuring the continuity of maritime transport in the region.