Emergency Drill at Port of Hamina – Oct 15, 2025

Hacklin Hamiko will participate in a major accident simulation organized by Kymenlaakson pelastuslaitos – Kymenlaakso Rescue Department, Port of HaminaKotka Ltd, and local authorities on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 9:00 to 16:00.

As a UPS (Upper Tier Seveso) facility, this exercise is a critical part of our safety culture and regulatory compliance.

📍 Key impacts on our operations:

🕘 9:00–10:00: Port gates closed, all work paused for shelter-in-place drill

Sheltering Indoors Drill – A simulated chemical cloud from a nearby facility triggers an internal alert. Our staff will practice immediate shelter-in-place procedures, including halting operations, sealing ventilation, and following emergency broadcasts.

🕐 13:00–14:30: No chemical loading/unloading due to operational scenario

Operational Chemical Spill Scenario – A realistic simulation involving a ruptured IBC container during unloading will test our response to a hazardous chemical leak. The drill includes containment, communication with authorities, and first aid response.

🚨Additional info for residents and visitors:

📢 Public warning sirens will be tested.
📢 Notifications may be sent via the 112 Suomi app.
📢 Emergency vehicles will be active in and around the port area.

⚠️ The exercise poses no danger to the public and requires no action from those outside the port. The goal is to strengthen emergency preparedness and cooperation between authorities and operators.

📷 Kymenlaakson pelastuslaitos