Boosting coastal ferry and airline services, restoring reputations and promoting North Aegean islands as prime tourism destinations were the priorities set on Wednesday, by the tourism and shipping ministries during a joint meeting that included officials from islands affected by the ongoing refugee crisis.

The Hellenic Chamber of Shipping announced the creation of “Maritime Hellas”, the first Greek maritime cluster with the aim of promoting the interests of the Greek shipping sector and maritime community sector and bringing together professionals active in the Blue Economy as well as all related fields.