“The port of Piraeus is constantly being upgraded, in collaboration with the Piraeus Port Authority,” stated the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, in the middle of the summer season and in view of the peak of coastal ferry traffic.
The Minister emphasized that in recent days, for example, shelters have been installed for the very high temperatures, new seats and places for all those waiting for a ship at the port, special railings and fencing for departing cars, the coolers inside the port and the chemical toilets have been repaired, special markings and new recycling bins have been installed, and new signage has been designed.
In more detail, the actions on security issues and upgrading of facilities at the port of Piraeus, which have already been completed:
- Shaded passenger waiting areas with seating covering an area of 365 sq m were constructed.
- New sanitary facilities were constructed and 30 chemical toilets were installed for the public.
- 1,700 plastic bollards were installed along the coastal shipping piers to the sea, for the safety of passengers.
- 30 new type of recycling bins were installed.
- 50 emergency lifejacket packages were placed at all coastal shipping piers.
- Signs were created to inform passengers entering the port area from the METRO crossing.
- Signs were created for TAXI areas and signs for the internal bus stop areas of the PPA, for free transportation of passengers.
- New parking spaces for people with disabilities have been designated.
- 1,500 plastic railings were procured which, on a daily basis, five people from 05:00 to 13:00, 4 people from 13:00 to 21:00 and 2 people from 19:00 to 03:00, place them 1 hour before the arrival and departure of the ship, in a P-shape in front of the catapult of each ship, from Gates E1 to E7, for the safety of those boarding and disembarking.
“All of this together shows that we take the safety of travelers and the quality of the services provided very seriously. It is evident that working with perseverance and patience pays off,” as Mr. Kikilias emphasized.
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