Extra time given to install SAMPA propeller guards

5 days ago

Vessels entering the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) have been given an additional window to install propeller guards, with the requirement now enforceable until 30 June. The government announced in February 2025 that propeller guards would be made compulsory for all vessels entering SAMPA under the area’s official management plan. In a press release, the Environmental Regulation Authority (ERA) said vessels