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Officials Address Chronic Understaffing Crisis at Sfakia Port

Tuesday, 23 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The mayor of Sfakia met with the Regional Commander of the 7th Coast Guard District and the Chief Harbor Master of Chania to discuss chronic understaffing at the Sfakia port station. Sfakia is a remote coastal village on the south coast of Crete, accessible by road through the White Mountains or by ferry from Agia Roumeli after the Samaria Gorge hike. The port serves as a key transit point for tourists traveling along the southwestern coast. Understaffing at the harbor authority raises concerns about response capacity for maritime safety and passenger management during peak summer season. No immediate resolution was announced following the meeting. Tourists planning to use the Sfakia ferry connections, particularly those completing the Samaria Gorge trail, should check schedules and allow extra time as port operations may be affected by limited personnel.

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