PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AND REGULATIONS
1 Drug and alcohol checks for all boat operators before and after journeys. 2 Marine speed limits based on engine size – mandatory GPS devices for any boats that will carry more than 12 passengers. 3 All boat passengers are required to wear life jackets at all times when on the boat. 4 Port officials check operators’ licences and passenger numbers to ensure that limits are not exceeded. 5 Port officials enforce the use of red and green flag signalling to warn boat operators about weather conditions. 6 Copies of tourist passports and ID cards are made before the journey. 7 New CCTV systems to be installed at every port. 8 Severe penalties and bans for any businesses or boat operators that break the rules. 9 Comprehensive testing for anyone applying for a boat operator’s licence. 10 Operators’ licences are reviewed and renewed every five years.