A safety at sea educational campaigned has been launched in time for the summer, led by Transport Malta.

Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia, speaking at the launch said, “the summer season in Malta brings with it an influx of people making use of the coast to spend some time at sea, so it is important that we enjoy the sea in an appropriate manner without posing danger to ourselves or others.”

The main aim of this campaign is to raise awareness on how to practice safety at sea – particularly during the summer season.

Minister Farrugia said that while education is important, proper enforcement ensures that rules are being adhered to.

He thanked the TM Maritime Enforcement Officers who, he said, “work tirelessly, especially during the summer season, to keep Malta’s seas safe, as much of this work brings with it long hours away from family and working in hot weather conditions.”

This year’s campaign shall focus on the following:

1) The use of life jackets

2) The proper use of malls and slipways

3) Notices to Mariners

4) Fairways

5) Waste management at sea

6) Playing music at sea

7) Excessive velocity

8) The proper use of swimmer designated zones

9) Mooring of boats

10) The transportation of boats on a carriage

11) The proper use of kill chord

12) The cleaning of boats.

Photo by Alain Salvary

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