“The Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy will update, in the coming days, the protocols of control of security regulations that will govern the obligations of port management bodies and professionals at sea. We are required to permanently invest in the use of new technology in order to make more secure port and our seas, ”he announced Vassilis Kikiliasat the 1st Congress of the Hellenic Association of Shipowners – Lifeguards – Anti -Plars, held today in the PPA stone warehouse.
Mr Kikilias focused on the important role played by seagoing shipping worldwide on the distribution of goods, such as fuel, petroleum and all those involved in primary and industrial production and processing, “especially at this critical turning point in which the world is located.”
Regarding the upgrade of the shipowners through the order and receipt of new trailers, the minister underlined the key role that the tugs inside and outside the ports, on sea streets, in terms of security at sea. As he said, “it’s not just the tugs. But it is certainly a sign of upgrading, modernization, serious and very important investment. If we combine trailers with anti -pollution policy and the possibility of searching and rescuing at sea, then you see that a framework is created that helps us understand how important this step is. “
Mr Kikilias made it clear, once again, that security is on the top priority, noting that “we are not chasing anyone. We have nothing to do with the professionals in the field – on the contrary – are our powerful teammates in trying to offer quality services. But this goes through security and must be made clear. We are making a huge effort, in a very short time, to relieve the Greeks, trying, instead of making increases in the ferry tickets that had been announced, to go to reductions – as it did – despite the prevailing crisis, which we watch with great care. But discounts on security issues cannot and will not be made in any cases. ”
And he added: “I want you to know that it is the best investment in your own companies, your own work and through your own role, it is to try to raise the level of security permanently so that we can give our fellow citizens a sense of confidence, that there is an organized state here, With professionals in the field, in order to raise the level of security permanently. “