Ferries are good mode of transport that help take people across the Indian Ocean. They are the safest mode of transport if passengers follow simple rules put in place.
To be safe on a ferry, here are simple rules passengers and motorists should adhere to as outlines by the Kenya Ferry Service:
1. Avoid sitting or standing on unauthorized places
It is very dangerous to sit or stand on unauthorized places on a ferry like the prow. You might slide and fall into the ocean unknowingly when you sit at such places. The prow on the ferry are slippery thus making it dangerous especially when heavy currents hit the ferry.
2. Dont leave children to roam around
When with your children in the ferry, make sure you take care of them. Children can run anyhow in the ferry and get themselves in wrong places. This might get them hurt or even falling into the water.
3. Dont lean on edges of the ferry
Sometimes people tend to lean on the edge of a ferry. This is unauthorized by any ferry management. To stay safe, always make sure you hold yourself on the ferry or even sit down than lean on its edges.
4. Switch off vehicles, engage hand break and lower windows
These are the safety measures of people with vehicles in ferries. With the vehicle off and the hand break engaged, the vehicle will not move. Rolling down windows help to know what is going on outside.
5. Follow directions on the ferry
There are directions for all people on the ferry. For passengers, always adhere to the laid down rules to be safe. Motorists also have directions they need to follow when driving in and out of the ferry.
These help in keeping one safe and also the vehicle ahead and behind safe.