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PPA S.A.: Completion of Emergency Drill for Pollution Incident Response at the Port of Piraeus

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) carried out, once again this year, in the central Port and specifically in the Ferry Terminal (Gate E7), an emergency drill for responding to incidents of marine and land pollution.
The primary purpose of this drill was the knowledge enhancement and the acquisition of specialized experience, both by the staff of PPA S.A. and by the port users, for the effective activation and implementation of the Marine and Land Pollution Response Plan. Additionally, during the execution of the drill, the available and fully operational equipment used for responding to pollution incidents was demonstrated. The drill was conducted in collaboration with PPA S.A.’s specialized contractor responsible for the implementation of the “ANTIPOLLUTION ANE” Plan, and in the presence of the competent Hellenic Coast Guard.
It is emphasized that environmental protection and the adoption of preventive measures constitute a fundamental pillar of the strategy on the basis of which the company implements the plan for the further modernization and development of the Port of Piraeus. In this context, PPA S.A. carries out numerous environmental projects and initiatives that contribute to the prevention of environmental incidents and to the formation of an overall preventive approach to contemporary environmental challenges.
The CEO of PPA S.A., Mr. Su Xudong, expressed his sincere gratitude to the staff for the proper and successful completion of the drill, emphasizing that continuous and systematic preparation constitutes a fundamental factor for the effective management of potential emergency incidents. As he noted, targeted training and regular exercises create the necessary conditions for immediate response and a high level of operational readiness.
Furthermore, Mr. Su Xudong highlighted that the Port of Piraeus is developing with absolute commitment to the principles of sustainability and environmental protection, consistently shaping the conditions to become a modern, competitive, and exemplary green port.
Following the conclusion of the drill, a special evaluation report is prepared, recording the results obtained from its execution, as well as any areas for improvement to achieve the highest possible level of operational readiness.