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.