Corfu ferries halted in 24-hour PNO strike on 1 October

On Wednesday, 1 October 2025, ferries serving Corfu stopped entirely. Crews represented by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) held a 24-hour strike across Greece. The notice said no ships of any type would run between 00:01 and 24:00. Regular links were put on hold nationwide, so routes through the Port of Corfu were hit too.

How long did the disruptions last?

It ran for the entire day on 1 October. The PNO time window started at 00:01 and wrapped up at 24:00 that night, taking out every scheduled sailing on Wednesday. In short, a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage.

Which services were blocked?

The notice said it covered all categories of ships across Greece. In practice, ferries tied to Corfu didn’t depart during those hours, and port work was limited to tasks that didn’t involve sailing. The source didn’t list any exceptions.

What caused the stoppage?

PNO called the strike as part of a wider action announced by GSEE. The notice didn’t spell out the specific demands or sticking points. It also didn’t include comments from local officials or ferry companies.

When did operations resume?

The 24-hour period ended at midnight on Wednesday. The source doesn’t say when schedules settled after 24:00, or if extra sailings were added to help people who couldn’t travel. Anyone planning a sea trip from Corfu that day faced a full day without service.

What does this mean for the city?

For people living in or visiting Corfu, the pause meant pushing plans back or rebooking tickets that relied on ferry links. It also disrupted everyday movement between the islands and the mainland. The strike was nationwide, but its impact was very local if you needed to get in or out of Corfu.

Who participated in the action?

Seafarers represented by PNO took part. The wording points to countrywide participation across vessel types, not a single company or line.

What information is still missing?

• The concrete grievances or demands behind the strike.
• Any exceptions for particular routes or services.
• Official advice on changing tickets, refunds, or rebooking.
• Comments from local authorities or ferry operators in Corfu.
• How many passengers were affected.

This report relies on the original notice issued before the strike and reflects what was observed on Wednesday in Corfu and across Greece.