LARGE SCALE EXERCISE “POSEIDON” IN NEW MARINA ALIMOS

 

This morning 14/04/2022 in New Marina Alimos, was held and completed the large-scale annual exercise named “POSEIDON” with absolute success.

The exercise under the guidance of MSI HELLAS (Recognized Security Organization), aimed to determine the operational readiness in matters of emergency management by the Security Personnel of New Marina and the public bodies involved.

The scenario of the exercise foresaw an explosion with fire for unknown reasons οn a boat docked in the marina with the risk of transmission to neighboring boats, injury to a crew member who was working on the boat and dealing with the above incidents with all prescribed procedures.

The above Exercise was attended by representatives of the competent state bodies (Attica Region, Coast Guard / Coast Guard, Hellenic Police, Fire Service, EKAB and other Public Bodies) and was attended by the Member of Parliament, Mr. V. P. Spanakis and the Deputy Regional Head of the Southern Sector of Athens Mrs. D. Nanou.

It was ascertained that the reaction and intervention of the rescue and firefighting teams was satisfactory, the good operation of all means, the effective cooperation of the involved services and the perfect coordination of the bodies were fully observed.

In view of the summer season, similar exercises will be repeated often by the Management of the New Marina Alimos, to consolidate the already high sense of security to the owners and crews of the boats, the employees and the visitors of the marina which is a jewel for the maritime tourism in Greece.