The company's sensitivity to the personnel and cargo safety as well as its respect for the environment protection plays a paramount role in the company's operation.

Thanks to the regular measuring of radiation, noise, chemical factors and other elements, the Environment, Health and Safety department has contributed to the improvement of occupational safety and health conditions. The results of the above systematic efforts are reflected in the significant reduction of the relevant port workers accident frequency and severity indicators in the recent years.

Within the framework of environmental protection and sustainable development, Thessaloniki PA S.A. was the first port of the Mediterranean to receive the "Port Environmental Review System" certification for environmental issues by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the ECOPORTS Foundation.

Moreover, in harmonisation with the community directive 2000/59/CE and the MARPOL 73/78 Convention, ThPA S.A. implements a ship's waste receipt and management plan.You can read our detailed environmental policy here.

Security

The company implements a port facilities security plan and will soon be operating in accordance with the ISPS Code requirements. The company aims at relying on international standards with regard to security issues.