Our goal is the great idea, the best choices for Greek coastal shipping and tourism. Over time, Greek shipping exceeds Greek borders and is dynamically present on a global level, something that is expected to keep on in 2019. However, within our borders, Greek coastal navigation requires interventions directly on key issues to build on its background and pillars, as its dynamic presence is valuable and necessary for economic, political, social and strategic reasons. The biggest, among other, problems that Greek coasting navigation has faced in recent years are: • Insufficient infrastructure in ports where despite the fact that the problem is still unknown, the necessary moves to improve them are not accomplished • The necessary reduction in VAT from 24% to 12-13%, as otherwise the cost will be passed to the passenger in a difficult economically environment. Already the companies operating in Greek coastal shipping in 2018 absorbed a huge increase in fuel reaching ...