Today, the passenger ship JOY STAR made an emergency approach to Agathonisi following the actions of the Ministry of Shipping until the tender for the execution of the specific line, which has a notice date of 27/12, is completed. It is noted that the ship Joy Star of the Sea Gem company runs the routes Karlovasi-‘Agios Kyrykos-Chrysomilia-Thymaina-Fournoi.

The connection to Agathonisi will initially be covered by an extraordinary route from Monday from “Kalymnos Island” and without rent.

The specific line is served by the specific ship that has special specifications and specific characteristics and covers the line Kalymnos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Arkoi, Agathonisi, Pythagorion.

As sources from the Ministry of Shipping reported to APE-MBE, until 27/12, which is the announcement of the specific line in order to be able to cover the ferry connection, there has already been an invitation for a direct assignment with the submission of supporting documents until Monday, November 27.

It is estimated that by the end of next week, the direct assignment contract will be signed.

This line will have three routes per week.