In Removal of Alonissos Port Authority The Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy proceeded after a serious incident at the port of the island in April 27 2025 When, during boarding passengers on board a ship was cut, causing panic and endangering passengers and crew.
The incident has caused the Intense reaction from the Minister of Shipping, Vasilis Kikilia, Which in his public post on the internet described the incident as “extremely dangerous”. “I am absolutely clear: there is absolutely no tolerance in security,” he said.
It is noted that by order of the Minister to the Chief of the Coast Guard – Greek Coast Guard, Vice Admiral LS. Tryphones Kontiza, ordered the conduct of an Administrative Examination (SAD), in order to investigate the circumstances under which the incident occurred and to assign responsibilities where appropriate.
The SAD mandate also concerns a second serious incident, which occurred on April 30, 2025 on a ship on the Syros – Piraeus Line, when it was restored by the crew, a practice that lies serious risks to the safety of the ship and the occupants.
The Ministry of Shipping assures that all necessary measures will be taken by all responsible persons and stresses that security in maritime transport remains non -negotiable priority.
Along with the order to the Chief of the Coast Guard for a SAD, the Alonissos Port Authority is removed. It was an extremely dangerous event that endangered passengers and crew. I am absolutely clear: there is absolutely no … in security issues …
– Vassilis Kikilias (@vkikilias) May 3, 2025