Vassilis Kikilias stressed that there is absolutely no tolerance ”
The removal of the Alonissos Port Authority was carried out by the Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy, following a serious incident in the port of the island on April 27, 2025 when during boarding passengers on a ship, a ship, Kavos was cutcausing panic and endangering passengers and crew.
The incident has triggered a strong reaction from the Minister of Maritime, Vasilis Kikilia, who in a public post on the internet has described the incident as “extremely dangerous”. “I am absolutely clear: there is absolutely no tolerance in security,” he said.
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
It is noted that by order of the Minister to the Chief of the Coast Guard – Greek Coast Guard, Vice Admiral LS. Tryphons Kontiza, was ordered to conduct an Administrative Inquiry (SAD) in order to investigate the circumstances under which the incident occurred and to assign responsibilities where appropriate.
The order for SAD also concerns second serious incidentwhich occurred on April 30, 2025, on a ship on the Syros – Piraeus line, when a catapult 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.
Source: Skai
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