PPA S.A.: Emergency Preparedness Drill for Sea Pollution Response at the Port of Piraeus

On March 31st, an activation drill of the PPA Spillage Contingency Plan was conducted at the Cruise Terminal of PPA S.A., simulating a sea pollution incident.

The exercise was carried out following a directive issued by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, as part of the implementation of preparedness exercises at a national level.

At the Port of Piraeus, the emergency response drill was organized in cooperation with Antipollution SA and simulated an oil spill response scenario involving a cruise vessel.

During the exercise, emergency response equipment was deployed and operated, including antipollution floating barriers, skimmers, and containment booms. A floating containment barrier was also deployed around the cruise vessel, supported by the response vessels Orca, Eco Wave, and Fighter.

The drill was successfully completed, with all prescribed procedures implemented as planned.

Such initiatives play an important role in strengthening coordination, operational readiness, and environmental protection capabilities across the maritime sector.

About PPA S.A.
Piraeus Port Authority SA is an Athens Stock Exchange listed company engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus port, Greece’s largest port and one of the largest integrated harbours in

Europe, providing a complete range of services. Some of the company’s activities involve cruise, coastal (ferry/passenger), container and car terminal services, as well as general cargo, ship repair, logistic and free zone services. The main shareholder of Piraeus Port Authority S.A., with a stake of 67 percent, is COSCO SHIPPING, one of the largest maritime companies in the world.

Over the last decade the company has experienced a remarkable growth in all port activities, which is still underway, largely contributing to the country’s economy, while driven by green development and increased digitalization, alongside a people-first approach and a spirit of giving back to the society.

 

PPA holds the ”ECO PORT” PERS status, is included in the Athens Stock Exchange ESG index and is one of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2026”.

 

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