By decision of the Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, B. Kikilia and at the behest of the Chief of the Coast Guard – Greek Coast Guard, Vice Admiral LS Tr.intensify the police checks In professional tourist seams (ships operating daily leisure routes), in the context of increased passenger traffic In view of the completion of the summer season.
In particular, in a relative circular sent, all Port authorities of the country are invited to proceed to additional checks on professional tourist sectors, in all ports. Checks relate to their movement and circulation, as well as to comply with security regulations. Particular emphasis is placed on compliance with the terms of activity in this category of ships, on controlling the situationsin their staff with the predicted crewas well as the obligation to comply with the projected Insurance, Maritime Documents and Certificates.
At the same time, with its circular General Secretariat of Shipping and Ports of the Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy, the attention of the part of the coastal companiesfor the uninterrupted observance of all the necessary security measures and the rules of supply marine transportin order to achieve the proper ferry service of the transferred public.
Mr Kikilias stressed that ‘all preventive actions Police action are aimed at protection of human life. Ferry and Shipping Professionals are our partners in joint efforts for quality services and seamless service of the passenger public. OR safety It is the starting point and the foundation of this effort. For this reason, we are constantly increasing controls on all ships. Target the constant Increase in security level For citizens. Thus, our fellow citizens are consolidated sense of confidence and reflects the image of a state -organized stategoverned by rules security and orderยป.