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Coast Guard Bans All Maritime Activity Around Sunken Cargo Ship

Wednesday, 1 July 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Greek Coast Guard has issued a prohibition banning all activity in the waters around the sunken cargo ship Manassa Rose M, located in Kissamos Bay near Drapanias in the Chania regional unit, western Crete. The vessel sank approximately 4.5 years ago and its hull remains on the seabed. The restriction applies to swimming, diving, boating, and any other maritime activity in the immediate vicinity of the wreck. Visitors exploring the coastline around Kissamos or the broader Chania area should be aware of the exclusion zone and avoid approaching the site. The prohibition is enforced by the local Coast Guard authority. Tourists planning water activities in the Kissamos Bay area are advised to check with local operators or port authorities for the precise boundaries of the restricted zone before entering the water.

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