The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has announced the launch of a tender process (Tender No. SDM 14/2021) to reinstate a maritime passenger link between Cyprus and Greece. The service will be subsidized by state funds in accordance with the European Union rules governing a Service of General Economic Interest to a total of €5.5m .
The Shipping Deputy Ministry has formally announced the intention to launch a European tender procedure for the establishment of the Passenger Maritime Link between Cyprus and Greece in accordance with the European Union rules governing a Service of General Economic Interest on the e-procurement website. The aforementioned document constitutes a consultation with interested economic operators .
Following a nine-month public consultation, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has launched SEA Change 2030, a long-term strategic vision for Cyprus shipping. The vision was presented by Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades with the Shipping Deputy Minister, Vassilios Demetriades explaining the three strategic pillars and series of concrete initiatives that will enable the Shipping Deputy Ministry .