The Deputy Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced on Monday that, in cooperation with other relevant authorities of the Republic, it is moving forward with a process for the immediate removal of all types of pollutants, debris, as well as the two shipwrecks, from the sea in the Cape Greco area.
Specifically, with regard to the safety of navigation, the Deputy Ministry noted that a relevant NAVTEX has also been issued by the Search and Rescue Coordination Center (SRCC) to mariners.
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“These measures are deemed necessary to protect the marine environment from pollution, as well as to ensure the safety of human life at sea and maritime navigation in the area,”, he added.
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According to a statement issued following a meeting at the Deputy Ministry of Shipping regarding the sinking of the two vessels last Saturday, the Deputy Ministry “notes with sadness the tragic death of the owner and operator of the vessel ‘PERLA BIANCA,’ Dimos Mavropoulos, and extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”
It also notes that the maritime safety investigation regarding the sinking of the vessel “PERLA BIANCA” is being conducted by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping in cooperation with the Police.
The maritime safety investigation into the maritime accident involving the sinking of the coastal passenger vessel “PETSAS I,” he adds, will be conducted by the Committee for the Investigation of Maritime Accidents and Incidents of the Republic of Cyprus (EDNAS), in accordance with its jurisdiction under the Law on the Investigation of Maritime Accidents and Incidents.
Source: CNA
