The state -of -the -art lifeguard “Giant” will head to the Red Sea, “in order to support, protect and assist Greek -owned ships and Greek sailors,” as announced yesterday by Minister of Maritime and Island Politics,
“Giant”, given the critical situation in the Red Sea, It will be sent to the area in order to assist in maritime accidents, to protect human life and the environment and to help world shipping.
“The Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy supports this effort and cooperation of the public with the private sector, always at this level – of security, protection of human life and measures against seas infections. All this is very important and the heart of our policy, ”said V. Kikilia.
The President of the Hellenic Association of Terilers – Lifeguards – Anti -Protective Support Ships of Offshore Facilities, Pavlos Xiradakis, said for his part that There is no other lifeguard in the area.
“Last time in the rescue of” Sounion “, again a Greek lifeguard started from Piraeus to rescue this ship, because no one wanted to go to the area because of the dangerous situation. So now, we have decided, seeing that the situation is continuing and deteriorating, to send this lifeguard to the area, ”he said.
Giant: the state -of -the -art lifeguard
This lifeguard – trailer mans with a specialized crew of 14 Greek seafarers, carrying four engines with 16,000 hp with the ability to sail in the most adverse and adverse weather conditions and is certified by IACs.
Its main activities focus on providing assistance to endangered ships, the prevention and treatment of marine pollution, the protection of human life (rescue of occupants and shipwrecks) and the search and rescue.
It also has:
– Fire Brigade (Level 2, which means supply of 7,200 cubic water per hour, 200 meters) with self -protection system throughout the ship,
– Shipwreck rescue zones (Rescue Zone),
– House of Understanding 40 people with the ability to host a lifeguard and rescuers, as well as hospital care.
At the same time, a modern lifeguard – anti -pollution equipment with anti -pollution and power supply on ships that have suffered, supporting shipwrecks, as well as a venue for a helicopter (Winch Only) and storage.
Source: Skai
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