With this specific contract, the Heraklion Port Authority confirms, as it emphasizes, its continuous commitment to the principles of sustainable development and green port operation, investing in services that enhance environmental safety, compliance with international standards, and the upgrading of services provided to the shipping community.
According to O.L.H., through this collaboration, the port of Heraklion is environmentally fortified, upgrades its infrastructure, and is fully aligned with national and European directives for the prevention of marine pollution.
H.E.C., possessing cutting-edge know-how and a specialized fleet, guarantees the safe removal of petroleum residues and other liquid cargoes. This process minimizes the environmental footprint of commercial and passenger ships during their stay at the anchorage.
The proper collection, transport, and treatment of liquid waste are integrated into the modern model of the circular economy, ensuring the effective protection of the marine ecosystem and the coasts of Crete, as well as the maintenance of the excellent quality of the port’s waters. The collected waste is not discarded but is directed to specialized treatment units for recycling and recovery of raw materials. As the Authority points out, this practice ensures:
In his statement, the CEO of O.L.H., Minas Papadakis, emphasized that the signing of the contract with H.E.C. constitutes a tangible commitment of the Authority to accelerate the green transition, noting that the protection of the marine environment is a non-negotiable strategic choice and not a mere institutional obligation.
As he noted, “the signing of the contract for the management of liquid waste constitutes an important step for the Heraklion Port Authority and is part of our broader planning for a modern, safe, and environmentally responsible port.
The protection of the marine environment is not only our institutional obligation but also our strategic choice.
Through our collaboration with H.E.C., we ensure the provision of high-level services, with absolute respect for the environment, public health, and the needs of the shipping community.
We continue to invest in actions and sustainable practices that reduce the environmental footprint of the port and establish Heraklion as a model of green port management in the Eastern Mediterranean, while simultaneously creating added value for the local society, the economy, and the natural wealth of the island.”
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