Bomb Threat Forces Security Search of Blue Star 2 Ferry in Greece

Friday, 12 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

On Friday evening, June 12, Greek Coast Guard and security services were mobilized after an anonymous bomb threat call targeting the Blue Star 2 ferry at the port of Lavrio, near Athens. The vessel had 1,050 passengers on board at the time. Security teams conducted searches of the ship as a precautionary measure. Lavrio is a key departure port for ferries serving the Cyclades islands, though this incident does not directly affect Crete-bound routes. Travelers departing from Piraeus or Heraklion on other Blue Star Ferries lines should check with their operator for any schedule changes or delays resulting from heightened security protocols across the Greek ferry network following this incident.