On May 29 and 30, 2024, PPA S.A. conducted an interactive workshop for the study and preparation of the Regulation for tugboats, following the issuance of the relevant presidential decree (P.D. 83/2022).
At the two-day workshop, PPA S.A. executives, employees from the Berthing Sector and the Ship Repair Zone, as well as representatives of the Coast Guard, including pilots, collaborated constructively using simulation systems to accurately draw the necessary conclusions regarding the tugboats serving the company’s port facilities.
The workshop was conducted under the supervision and guidance of the internationally renowned Lloyd's Register, which provided the necessary software and experienced personnel throughout its duration.
Additionally, PPA S.A., immediately after the issuance of the aforementioned presidential decree, collaborated with two universities, one from Greece and one from the United Kingdom, and has already received a study from each to utilize this data and results in formulating the regulation for tugboats.
Finally, it is noted that the results of the simulation study from the workshop are expected to be provided by Lloyd’s Register in June 2024, allowing PPA S.A. to proceed with issuing its regulation for tugboats, immediately after the consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
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 is a member of “ECO PORTS”, holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 Certifications, is included in the Athens Stock Exchange ESG index and is one of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2024”.
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