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50 – How To Safely Use Ferry Service!

How To Safely Use Ferry Service
How To Safely Use Ferry Service

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AT The Dock;

Wait for the ferry behind the gate or wait until the vessel's deckhand instructs you to come to the ferry, once it is docked.

It is not safe to run, jump, skateboard, inline skate, ride bicycles or scooters on the dock.

Getting on the ferry;

You will hear and see the ferry approaching the dock.

Wait until the ferry has been docked and the vessel's deckhand has instructed you to come to the ferry vessel.

If someone is trying to get off the ferry, please allow them to do so FIRST, before boarding yourself.

Always follow the instructions of the vessel's deckhand .

As the Ferry departs;

Take a seat or hold on to a railing.

It is not safe to lean against railings on upper decks, ferry doors or areas that are NOT stable.

Do NOT smoke on board the ferry.

Keep your feet off the seats.

Do not run when on board the ferry.

Store bicycles on the lower level inside the ferry near the exit or in a rack provided.

As the ferry stops;

Stops will be called out by name.

Get ready once the ferry has approached the dock. Hold on and wait until the vessel's deckhand has allowed you to exit.

Walk on the ramp, do not run or ride any equipment with wheels on the dock, except for wheelchairs.