Greece recently bid to base a European Maritime Safety Agency EMSA<.> in Piraeus, the country`s largest port…
Greece recently bid to base a European Maritime Safety Agency EMSA<.> in Piraeus, the country`s largest port. In a letter to Loyola de Palacios, vice-president in the European Commission, Christos Papoutsis, Merchant Marine Minister, underlined Greece`s interest in the creation of EMSA, an agency whose operation could benefit both the European Commission and the EU member-states. In such a context, Greece`s bid was based on the view that Piraeus, is one of the most significant maritime centers in the world, with a notable history, infrastructure and as well as technical expertise.
The Greek offer is in the framework of a new set of government initiatives committed at better shipping safety and respect to sea environment.
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