November, 10 2022. PPA S.A. as part of its Sea Contingency Plan carried out a Drill at the Central Passenger Port, near Gate E1, with the active participation of vessel “ARIADNI” of Attica Group.
The Drill scenario included the simulation of a fire incident inside the vessel “ARIADNI”, causing sea pollution from an oil leakage.
In such cases, based on PPA’s Sea Contingency planning, the company’s special Pollution Incident Response Plan is instantly activated, involving the immediate mobilization of the Hellenic Coast Guard, of PPA’s Environmental Protection Sector and also of PPA’s contractor specialized in maritime cleaning. The latter immediately activates its experienced and trained team in pollution response, that uses special equipment for the removal of oil spills, such as an antipollution-skimmer vessel AKTEA, an oil boom fence of 500m, a high-speed boom layer boat, one support craft and support vehicles as well as rest specialized equipment.
Upon drill completion, PPA S.A. has crafted a special assessment report, where deficiencies and malfunctions were recorded, improvement proposals were developed, while a special meeting was held with the participation of all parties involved in order to exchange opinions and draw final conclusions.
PPA’s Chairman, Yu Zenggang expressed his satisfaction with the successful implementation of the Drill, pointing out that this is part of the company’s overall strategy and comprehensive planning on pollution prevention and systematic protection of the environment.
About PPA S.A.
Piraeus Port Authority S.A. is an Athens Stock Exchange listed company engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus port, Greece’s largest port and one of the largest integrated harbours in Europe, providing a complete range of services. Some of the company’s activities involve cruise, coastal (/passenger), container and car terminal services, as well as general cargo, ship repair, logistic and free zone services. The main shareholder of Piraeus Port Authority S.A., with a stake of 67 percent, is COSCO SHIPPING, one of the largest maritime companies in the world.
Over the last decade the company has experienced a remarkable growth in all port activities, which is still underway, largely contributing to the country’s economy, while driven by green development and increased digitalization, alongside a people-first approach and a spirit of giving back to the society.
PPA holds the ”ECO PORT” PERS status, is included in the Athens Stock Exchange ESG index and is one of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2022”.
