Piraeus Port Wi-Fi
Internet access instructions. Fast and free of charge internet connection
How can i get connected?
In order to get connected you should be within the Piraeus Port area. Open the browser, login and
you are connected. To use the Piraeus Port WI-FI service you need a WLAN-enabled PC, Laptop or
PDA (WIFI 802.11) and your computer’s internet browser for internet navigation.
Settings
Make sure your computer is equipped with a suitable wireless communication card. If necessary,
check your settings in accordance with the instructions below:
Instructions for windows
1. Piraeus Port WI-FI Hotspot Connection Settings:
Press Start/Control Panel/Network Connections/ right click on “Wireless Network Connection”.
Select the “Piraeus Port WI-FI” network SSID in order to get connected to the Piraeus Port WI-FI
Hotspot. Make sure that the security option is disabled.
2. Microsoft Internet Explorer Settings:
From your browser select: Tools/Internet Options/Connections, in
“LAN” settings open the “Local Area Network (LAN) settings” window.
Be sure that NONE of the following is ticked:
- "Use a proxy server for your LAN"
- "Use automatic configuration script"
- "Automatically detect settings"
Coastal Companies & Passengers: Rights and Obligations
The shipping companies must provide accurate information and full information to the travelling public. The agents of coastal shipping companies have an obligation to inform passengers on the alternatives available, to all fares offered by different companies and the discounts right.
The owner is obliged to observe the mandatory discounts for special categories of citizens:
Absorbed 100% discount in economy class
Children up to 5 years - 100% discount (a bench right by two)
Children aged 5-10 years - 50%
War invalids, war victims, helpers or escorts and fighters National Resistance - 50% (binding bench entitled to the position they wish to travel, if the position has available beds)
Persons with disabilities by disability rate is 80% and over - 50% discount on economy class
Large families - 50% discount on economy class
Retired in NAT - 50% discount on economy class
In such cases, the passenger must show on boarding the documentary evidence (the specific identity, child birth certificate, card of large families, healthcare decision authority, etc.). The owner is required to accurately perform these services, to notify the public by all appropriate means to promptly inform the public about their implementation.
Particularly in cases of cancellation or disruption of service (eg because of damage, bad weather etc.), shipping companies must take appropriate measures in the early passenger information, in consultation with the cooperating agents and port authorities. Otherwise it would impose the maximum prescribed by law penalties are:
a) 37,455 euro (incorrect information on passengers and other violations port regulation)
b) 500,000 euros (for ship safety and other violations)
The shipping company is liable for damage and loss of luggage onboard, if delivered to storage and issued a receipt. Instead, the company is not responsible for theft, damage or loss of baggage when the passenger carries with him, except in the case of wrongful act of the captain or crew.
Source : Ministry of Mercantile Marine & Island Policy
Passengers : Rights and Obligations
Passenger Rights
In case of delay, the passenger is entitled to stay on board until the departure.
And the possibility of extending the delay and in case of cancellation of service with the fault of the owner, the passenger may cancel the ticket and is entitled to reimbursement of money paid.
Alternatively right cover living expenses and food until departure. In this case, including the right to compensation.
If a passenger having ticket, left outside board because of overbooking, it must notify the local Port Authority, so that the port authority or to impose an administrative fine and to inform the public prosecutor to prosecute.
Also, in case damage on the shipd, the passenger is entitled to either demand a refund of fares according to distance traveled either remain on board until the resumption of the voyage, if possible.
In these cases based compensation and the right.
If prior to sailing, the passenger stated that it wants not to travel, or for reasons of illness or other unforeseeable circumstances unable to board, be entitled to reimbursement of half the ticket price.
When boarding, the passenger must show the ticket and is entitled to occupy the same position or cabin shown in this. If not given the agreed position, the passenger may cancel the ticket and claim damages, unless the ownership give a positione like the first one. If placed in a position lower than that indicated on the ticket is entitled to recover the price difference.
During the trip, if the passenger does not have the service to be supplied by the ship owner under the terms of carriage, may make a complaint to the masters of the existing board and at the end of the journey can be contacted on port authorities.
Finally, passengers travelling with a boat company entitled to full compensation in case of maritime accidents (as defined by law).
The passenger is responsible for loading and unloading the vehicle to the ship. If the vehicle is damaged by poor handling of master while inside the ship, the passenger is entitled to compensation from the shipping company.
Pasengers Obligations
The passenger should read carefully the conditions set out in the ticket stub.
The passenger must appear on the ship before the scheduled time of departure. If the vehicle owner, you must be at the loading area waiting 1 hour before departure.
If equipped with passenger ticket does not come in time to ship (to the scheduled time of departure), not entitled to reimbursement of the fare paid.
Compliance with regulations of the board and the instructions of the master is required passenger.
If the passengers disembark at an intermediate port and not the final destination, pay the full ticket agreed.
For the baggage of the passenger fare is special only when they exceed the volume or weight indicated on the ticket.
Passengers must carry items needed during the journey, and after departure are not allowed access to the area of vehicle.
Also, passengers are prohibited from carrying explosive, flammable and hazardous materials in general, while we must keep the Port, Customs and Health provisions.
Source : Ministry of Mercantile Marine & Island Policy
