April 02, 2026. The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.) has proceeded with the reinforcement of the first aid equipment of the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard, as part of its ongoing contribution to enhancing the safety and protection of human life in port facilities.
In particular, PPA S.A. donated seven portable defibrillators to the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard, with the aim of further enhancing the operational readiness of its personnel and the immediate response to emergencies.
The defibrillators are intended to be installed in official vehicles and motorcycles of the Coast Guard, so that it is possible to provide immediate first aid to citizens and visitors to port facilities, wherever and whenever the need arises.
This specific initiative is in full alignment with the guidelines of the Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy for the modernization and strengthening of First Aid equipment, confirming the will of PPA S.A. to contribute substantially to the upgrading of the means available to the Coast Guard.
As part of the donation, a presentation and practical training of Coast Guard personnel on the correct use of defibrillators and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures was also carried out, ensuring the effective utilization of the equipment in real emergency conditions.
This new donation follows the recent delivery of six motorcycles to the Coast Guard, within the framework of the broader and long-standing cooperation of PPA S.A. with the Port Authority of the Port of Piraeus, aimed at strengthening its operational capabilities and protecting human life.
PPA S.A. recognizes the critical role played by the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard in the protection of citizens, the safety of maritime transport and the ensuring the smooth operation of port facilities, and remains firmly committed to the practical support of its work.
About PLO S.A.
PLO S.A., a listed company on the Athens Stock Exchange, manages and operates the Port
Piraeus is the largest port in Greece and one of the most comprehensive ports in Europe in terms of port services. The activities at the Port of Piraeus include cruises, passenger transport, container and car terminal, general transport, shipbuilding and repair zone, logistics and free zone services. The main shareholder of Piraeus Ports S.A. with a percentage of 67% is COSCO Shipping, one of the largest shipping companies in the world.
Over the last decade, PPA S.A. has been experiencing uninterrupted growth with respect for the environment and with targeted use of new technologies and digitalization tools, across the entire spectrum of its port activities, contributing greatly to the country's economy and, above all, providing significant benefits to Greek society.
PLO S.A. holds the “ECO PORT” certification, is on the ESG list of the Athens Stock Exchange and is among the most sustainable companies in Greece in 2025.
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Photo caption from left to right:
Lieutenant Commander L.S., Dimitropoulou Theoni
Captain L.S., Kouvatsos Christos, Deputy Harbormaster of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus
Admiral L.S., Secretary Angelos, Central Port Authority of Piraeus
Captain Jin Beiyuan, Deputy CEO of PPA S.A.
Captain L.S. (retd.), Peramitis Georgios, Former Head of the Port Police Department of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus
Head of Port Security Department, PLO S.A., Leonidas Farmakis
Picture caption (2) from left to right:
Commander HCG, Theoni Dimitropoulou
Captain HCG Christos Kouvatsos, Deputy Port Commander of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus
Captain HCG Angelos Grammateas, Harbor Master of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus
Captain Jin Beiyuan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PPA SA
Captain HCG (ret.) Georgios Peramitis, Former Head of Port Police Sector, Central Port Authority of Piraeus
Manager of Security of Port department of PPA SA, Leonidas Farmakis
