Boat safety: Beypore port issues guidelines for holiday services
Boat services must be operated only with valid registration, survey, and insurance certificates; boat owners must ensure that all passengers wear high-quality lifejackets
The Beypore port has issued safety guidelines for boat services during the upcoming Onam holidays. In a press release, the port officer emphasized that strict adherence to regulations is crucial for ensuring passenger safety. Boats must be properly registered, surveyed, and insured, and must carry all necessary documentation. Wearing high-quality lifejackets is mandatory for all passengers, and only qualified personnel may operate the vessels.
The number of passengers must not exceed the permitted capacity, which must be displayed in both Malayalam and English. Before every trip, the vessel's safety and operational fitness must be checked, and safety equipment must be readily available on board. Services are restricted to specific zones, and passengers and operators are instructed not to dispose of waste in water bodies. All comments must be in English, written in full sentences, and remain respectful and non-personal.
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