“With ‘AEGIS 2’ the Coast Guard fleet is renewed with the aim of guarding marine borders and enhancing safety. We are talking about two large offshore ships that can also operate in the Mediterranean. In addition, small chases, as well as modern equipment – drone, possibly unmanned submarines in the second year. We are also moving forward with the use of artificial intelligence in creating a digital center, such as the War Room of Civil Protection, “said the Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, Basil Cicillo, In SKAI.
Concerning the ferry, Mr Kikilias stressed: “The ferry period is not yet over. We made an organized attempt to step up all security measures and preventive controls on all ships – tourist, ferry, open, closed, ferry boats, ferry and central ports – to reduce, as far as possible, the chances of something or, if so. So far this has been achieved and satisfied with me. Security is first of all. At the same time, the service of the citizens, their support and their proper information from the Port Authority and the companies are our priority so that the ferry routes are quality for travelers. “
The minister also referred to the plan for the “green” ships: “I announced in the summer of 300 million euros from the Green Fund plus 700 million euros from the European Investment Bank – a billion in total – to renew the ferry fleet for the first time. Low -lending will enable professionals to get new, larger, faster, safer, “green” ships, with environmentally friendly fuel. “
Referring to ferry tickets, Mr Kikilias noted that “we have avoided an increase of 15% in their prices, mainly thanks to a 50% reduction in port charges. This created healthy competition and brought up to 32% reductions in speedboats, always for the financial position. I also recall that we have given 40 million euros for the shipping equivalent, covering much of the ticket for our islanders. “
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