63-year-old fatally injured in work accident at Salamis shipyard; investigations ongoing

A 63-year-old man was fatally injured and a 22-year-old sustained injuries in an industrial accident at the Salamis shipyard on the island of Salamina near Piraeus on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old is in the Salamina health center. His condition is not life-threatening.

The two Greek nationals were members of a private crew carrying out maintenance work on a ferry sailing under the Cypriot flag.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

The Minister for Shipping and Island Policy, Christos Stylianides, expressed his condolences over the incident and promised a thorough investigation.

“When it comes to the safety of all maritime workers, there is no room for compromise or concession. The Shipping Ministry is committed to upholding this principle,” he said in a statement.

The umbrella union of Greek seafarers, PNO, expressed its displeasure with the safety regulations in the country’s ship repair zones and called for those responsible to be held accountable.

“Health and safety at work are fundamental and inalienable rights of workers and must not be compromised,” PNO said in a statement.

“We call for the immediate implementation of clear measures to improve safety both on ships and in all workplaces.”