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Oct 24
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Attica Group to Launch New Ferry Route

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On 16 October 2025, the Coastal Transport Council of the Hellenic Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy approved a new ferry route at the request of Attica Group.

The new Piraeus–Milos–Crete (Chania/Souda) line will be operated by RoPax ARIADNE and RoPax KISSAMOS. Departures from Piraeus are scheduled for 22:00, arriving in Milos at 02:35 and Souda at 07:00. The return service from Souda will depart at 21:00, arriving in Milos at 01:30 and Piraeus at 06:10.

The new line will strengthen connectivity between Crete, the Cyclades, and Piraeus, offering additional travel and freight options.

Oct 03
3

Attica Group H1 2025 Financial Results

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  • Revenue: €326.6m (+3% vs H1 2024).
  • EBITDA: €4.1m (down from €19.5m).
  • Net Results: Loss of €52.3m (incl. €17.3m non-recurring costs) vs loss of €23.8m in H1 2024.
  • Operating Costs: €321.0m (+14%), mainly due to emission allowances, regulatory compliance, inflation, and payroll.
  • Cash: €78.6m (31.06.2025).
  • Investments: €46.5m in fleet energy upgrades and hotel renovations.

Traffic Volumes

  • 7m passengers (-3.6%).
  • 456k private vehicles (-1.3%).
  • 276k freight units (+3.8%).
  • 8,272 sailings (-1.6%).

Fleet & Strategy

  • 37 vessels: 25 RoPax, 10 highspeed, 2 RoRo.
  • New E-Flexer vessels on order with hybrid propulsion.
  • Sale and recycling of older vessels, reducing average fleet age to 24.9 years.
  • Ongoing hotel investments in Tinos and Naxos.
  • Digitalisation (Seanthesis project) to enhance passenger services.

Outlook

  • Inflation and geopolitical uncertainty impacting traffic.
  • Despite higher environmental costs, ticket prices largely unchanged to stimulate demand.
  • Management focused on cost optimisation, revenue growth, and sustainable development.

Source: Attica Group

Jul 25
3

Attica Group Launches “seamore” App

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  • Attica Group introduces seamore, a new mobile app offering a more personalised, intuitive, and seamless travel experience.
  • Available across all Attica brands: Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and Anek Lines.
  • Key features include:
    • Faster bookings with auto-filled personal, vehicle, and pet data.
    • Access to travel history and upcoming trips.
    • Seamless redemption of SeaSmiles points.
    • Unified login across all Attica websites.
  • Part of Attica’s “Seanthesis” digital transformation programme, launched in 2023.
  • The app will be continuously updated with features supporting all stages of the journey.
Jul 11
3

Attica Group Publishes Its 16th Sustainability Report

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Attica Group has released its 16th Responsible and Sustainable Development Report, confirming its commitment to ESG performance and sustainable growth.

Key highlights from the 2024 report include:

  • Global ESG Recognition: For the second consecutive year, Attica Group was ranked among the top 23% of global transportation companies by S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Its ESG score improved by 19.4% compared to 2023.
  • Decarbonisation Roadmap: The Group remains on track to reduce CO₂ emissions per mile by 14% by 2030 (vs. 2019), implementing a multi-layered strategy aligned with international climate goals.
  • Climate Risk Disclosure: First Greek company to include a Climate Change Study in its financial statements, incorporating short-, medium-, and long-term scenarios (+1.5°C, +2°C, +3°C).
  • Social Impact: Distributed €974.5 million in total economic value, a 43.2% increase year-on-year. Discounted ferry tickets offered for social programmes rose from 120,000 (2023) to 320,000 (2024).
  • Human Capital: Over 14,000 hours of staff training delivered in 2024.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility: Active support programmes were implemented in 100% of the Greek islands the company serves.
  • Governance: A 91% increase in published governance indicators since 2018, with continued alignment to global best practices.
Jun 27
3

Attica Group Supports Social Tourism Programme for 6th Year

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  • Attica Group continues its participation in Greece’s Social Tourism Programme 2025–2026.
  • Over 193,000 beneficiaries have travelled with discounted fares since 2020.
  • In 2025–2026, the programme will benefit 325,000 eligible travellers, including unemployed individuals, pensioners, and workers.
  • Attica offers 75% discounts on round-trip fares; some groups (e.g., people with disabilities) travel free.
  • Valid from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026 across domestic routes served by Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and ANEK Lines.
Mar 16
3

Attica Group Reports Strong 2024 Results Following ANEK Integration

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Attica Group has successfully completed its first full year following the merger with ANEK, marking a transformative period that has positioned the company among the world’s largest passenger and freight ferry operators. The results for 2024 highlight substantial revenue growth, continued investment in fleet renewal and digital transformation, as well as a strategic expansion into complementary sectors.

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue Surge: Attica Group recorded a 27% increase in revenue, reaching €747.8 million (compared to €588.3 million in 2023), driven primarily by the integration of ANEK.
  • EBITDA Performance: EBITDA stood at €96.3 million, or €101.5 million including fuel hedging impact (€126.4 million in 2023).
  • Net Profit: Despite strong financial performance, net profits amounted to €17.5 million, significantly impacted by one-off merger-related costs (€28.2 million) associated with the ANEK integration.
  • Major Investments: A total of €162 million was allocated for fleet expansion, digitalisation, and sustainability initiatives.

Fleet and Operational Expansion

Following the merger, Attica Group now operates a fleet of 42 vessels under the Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and ANEK Lines brands. This includes:

  • 27 conventional RoPax vessels
  • 13 high-speed ferries
  • 2 RoRo freight vessels

Key transactions in 2024 include:

  • Acquisition of new E-Flexer vessels, under long-term charter with an option to purchase.
  • Purchase of Highspeed 3 (formerly THUNDER), KISSAMOS, and KYDON, expanding the high-speed and RoPax fleet.
  • Sale of KRITI II for recycling in line with European and Greek environmental regulations.

Traffic Growth & Market Position

The group’s transportation volumes increased significantly across all segments:

  • 29 million passengers (+12.3% vs. 2023)
  • 3 million private vehicles (+25%)
  • 530,000 freight units (+26.2%)
  • 18,185 sailings (+6.3%)

This growth was evident in both the Greek domestic network (Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete, North Aegean, Saronic, and Sporades) and international routes connecting Greece and Italy (Ancona, Bari, and Venice).

Investing in the Future

Attica Group continues to drive sustainable growth through investment in:

  • Green transition: Installation of scrubbers and energy-efficient systems to optimise fleet operations.
  • Digital transformation: Enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Hospitality expansion: Acquisition of a second hotel complex in Naxos (€14 million investment), reinforcing the group’s presence in the tourism sector.

Looking ahead, Attica Group aims to further capitalise on the synergies from the ANEK integration, optimise fleet operations, and strengthen its competitive edge through sustainability and digitalisation initiatives.

The full financial statements for 2024 are available on the websites of the Athens Stock Exchange (www.athexgroup.gr) and Attica Group (www.attica-group.com).

Feb 07
3

P&O Ferries to Boost Capacity on London/Tilbury – Rotterdam/Europoort Route

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 P&O Ferries will increase capacity on its London/Tilbury – Rotterdam/Europoort route starting 2 March 2025.

Following the successful launch of the route in 2024, a second vessel will be added while maintaining 12 sailings per week, with daily departures from both Tilbury and Europoort.

RoRo ships NORSKY and NORSTREAM will operate on the route, increasing capacity by up to 60%.

Zeebrugge will not lose any ships, as NORSKY and NORSTREAM will operate on a butterfly schedule, continuing to serve both the Tilbury–Europoort and Zeebrugge routes. They offer greater capacity than NORBANK, which will be redeployed to the Zeebrugge–Teesport service.

Feb 07
3

Attica Group: Presentation for the Capital Markets Day

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In connection with the presentation for the Capital Markets Day held by Attica Holdings S.A. on February 3, 2025, Attica posted a corporate presentation on its website, at the following link: https://www.attica-group.com/Press Releases & Announcements.

Two pages caught our special attention:

Fuel and Emission Cost Savings Initiatives (Slide 50)

  • Scrubber Installation
    • SOx emission control devices installed on main and auxiliary engines.
    • Additional installation planned on 2 vessels, bringing the total to 10 vessels.
    • 80% funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) for green investments.
    • Expected cost savings through the use of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO).
    • Compliance with IMO regulations on sulphur emissions (effective May 2025).
    • Estimated fuel consumption reduction: 3.9k metric tonnes.
    • Reduction in environmental footprint by 3% to 5%.
  • Energy-Saving Devices
    • Implementations include:
      • Silicone anti-fouling paints.
      • LED lighting systems.
      • Solar panels.
      • Propeller optimisations.
      • Onshore power supply integration.
    • Expected reduction in fuel costs.
    • Contribution to Attica’s ESG targets.
  • Financial Impact
    • Total remaining investment: €35 million.
    • Estimated EBITDA impact:
      • Scrubber installation: €7–8 million.
      • Energy-saving devices: €1–2 million.
    • Cost savings will be fully realised by 2026​.

Newbuilds and Fleet Optimisation (Slide 51)

  • Adriatic Vessels
    • Two new Ro-Pax newbuildings to be deployed in the Adriatic.
    • Signed bareboat agreement, with purchase option in 2032.
    • Delivery expected in 2027.
    • Designed to replace three existing vessels while maintaining freight capacity.
    • Expected economies of scale and energy savings.
    • Estimated vessel sale proceeds in 2027: €8 million.
  • AERO Vessels
    • Two vessels with 400-passenger capacity.
    • One compact vessel with a 250-passenger capacity.
    • Designed to replace high-speed vessels to reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs.
    • Homogenisation of product offerings in the Argo-Saronic route.
  • Compact Dual-Fuel Ro-Pax Vessel
    • Capacity: 1,500 passengers, 270 beds, and 825 lane metres.
    • Fleet renewal and replacement of older vessels.
    • Expected vessel sale proceeds in 2028: €37 million.
  • Financial Impact
    • Remaining investment:
      • Adriatic vessels: €375 million.
      • AERO vessels: €50 million.
      • Compact vessel: €90 million.
    • EBITDA impact:
      • Adriatic vessels: €35–40 million.
      • AERO vessels: €5–6 million.
      • Compact vessel: €7–8 million​.
Feb 02
3

Attica Group Charters TT-Line’s AKKA for Adriatic Service

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It has been reported that Attica Group has chartered TT-Line’s RoPax AKKA for nearly a year to operate on its Adriatic service. The large German-built vessel departed from Travemünde for the Mediterranean on 27 January and is expected to enter service on the Patras-Igoumenitsa-Ancona-Venice route on 10 February.

AKKA will gradually replace LEFKA ORI and ARIADNE, which are undergoing their annual maintenance, as well as SUPERFAST III, which is scheduled for both annual maintenance and a scrubber conversion. Meanwhile, HELLENIC SPIRIT is already out of service until June at the Elefsis shipyards, where she is undergoing an extensive renovation and refit that will transform her into SUPERFAST IV.

Built in Germany in 2001, AKKA has a carrying capacity of 800 passengers and 2,600 lane metres. She can operate at a speed of 21.5 knots.