On Wednesday, July 7, the President and Secretary of the Piraeus Business Club, Mr. Stavros Kasidiaris and Mr. Ioannis Leoutsakos, met with the Deputy Minister of Mercantile Marine and Island Policy, Mr. Kostas Katsafados. During the meeting, they presented their views on the development of the Piraeus Shipbuilding and Repair Zone.

Mr. Katsafados listened with interest to their proposals and, for his part, pledged to support any initiative that could contribute to the development of the Shipbuilding and Repair Zone, as well as to the overall progress of Piraeus.

A significant part of the discussion was dedicated to the possibility of establishing vocational schools focused on specialties relevant to the Shipbuilding and Repair Zone. The reason is the notable shortage of skilled and certified technicians, professionals who are essential to meet the expected rise in demand, driven by the upcoming operation of the Elefsina and Skaramangas shipyards.