“Safety and Accessibility at Sea for All” event was successfully held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the premises of ELEPAP. The event was organized by Safe Water Sports, the non-profit organization dedicated to safety in the aquatic environment and the prevention of drownings, in collaboration with ELEPAP, the first charitable non-profit association in Greece that provides comprehensive support to children with physical disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders.


Safe Water Sports, the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Organization presented, on Tuesday, June 2, at the Ministry of Health, their joint awareness campaign for the prevention of drownings, with a special focus on citizens over the age of 60, ahead of the summer season. The initiative, whose central message is that drowning prevention is a public health issue, aims to provide timely information, raise awareness and educate citizens, so that their time at sea is accompanied by greater knowledge, caution and safety.


On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, the 1st Ocean Lab Forum was held, a new initiative by Safe Water Sports in collaboration with CSR Hellas, at the renewed Ocean Lab premises in Nea Philadelphia. The event was dedicated to an issue of significant social importance: safety in the aquatic environment, drowning prevention, and the reduction of sea-related accidents, highlighting the need for meaningful cooperation among all stakeholders involved.


On the occasion of the National Day for the Prevention of Marine Accidents and Drownings, on May 11, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, in cooperation with the non-profit organization Safe Water Sports, held a special event on safety in the aquatic environment at the Institute of Merchant Marine History.


 

On Friday, October 10th, 2025, the 7th Sea Guardians Conference of the non-profit organization Safe Water Sports was held aboard the Floating Museum “Neraida”, with the support of the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation.

At the same time, award ceremonies took place in collaboration with the Hellenic Coast Guard, honoring students who stood out in the National Painting Competition themed “Rules for Safety at Sea and on the Beach.”


 

Safe Water Sports organized, on Friday, September 19th, 2025, at the Ecali Club, a deeply moving and celebratory evening marking 10 years of action and contribution to society in the prevention of drownings and water-related accidents, as well as in the promotion of safety in the aquatic environment.