Mediterranean Sea outlook - October update
by Noonsite 4 Nov 2024 03:40 PST
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EU entry/exit system (EES): Non-European sailors planning to cruise in Europe should be aware that EES, a new automated IT system for registering travellers, has been further postponed ahead of a planned launched date of 10 November 2024. Further details at this news item.
Greece: Greece's two shipping canals have made the news this month.
The Lefkas Canal, which allows vessels to take a short cut between this popular Ionian island and Greece's mainland and provides quick access from the north to the south Ionian sea, closed for one month from 25 September, 2024, due to the floating bridge's Safety Certificate expiring. However, on 24 October it re-opened with new operating times.
The Corinth Canal, which offers a shortcut through the Peloponnese for small craft, will close again from the beginning of November 2024 through to March 2025, to continue restoration works considered necessary for the long-term safety and functionality of the canal following landslides in January 2021.
Turkey: A New Zealand yacht has posted a comment on Noonsite having returned to Turkey after a 5-year absence, surprised at the increase in prices. "We visited Netsel Marina 5 years ago and had a pleasant stay. We returned this month and were shocked by the berth charges - 45,000TL for 5 nights (that's US$262 per night!). Our boat is 13m / 42ft LOA. Marina prices in Turkey have gone massively up. After Netsel we went to Fethiye Ece marina and that was 4200TL per night. Less than half of Netsel - but hardly a bargain."
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