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Summer has increased surveillance for boats

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In summer, the coast who will practice various activities related to the beaches and the sea. There is an increase in the number of bathers and also of people moving in boats and jet-skis. Therefore, at this time of year, are intensified inspections of the vessels used for sightseeing or as a means of transport.

One of the more violations committed by drivers of boats is not respecting the area reserved for swimmers, which can cause serious accidents, such as what happened with the German businessman Christian Wolff, who died after being hit by a boat from small, in Paraty, on the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, on the last day on December 31.

The Port Authority of Paraná, body linked to the Brazilian Navy, is responsible for supervision and safety of navigation on the coast of the state. Currently, the Port Authority is doing a summer operation, which consists of a more intensive supervision, with guidance. The main objective is education on issues relating to safety of navigation.

Through the advice of Social Communication, the Port Authority reported that the major violations are the lack of documents of the vessel, and personal empowerment of the driver on board, lack of equipment salvatagem (rescue) driver is not enabled, and navigation in area reserved for bathers (less than 200 meters from the beach).

Upon approach of the inspection team of Naval are checked all the documentation on the driver, crew and vessel, state of preservation of the vessel; salvatagem material, equipment on board, manning, and the navigation area. The team still has elitômetros, used to measure the levels of alcohol in the blood of the driver of the boat.

The audit also occurs in boats used to transport people (like the ferry in the Bay of Guaratuba) and private services (tours). As the Port Authority, drivers and owners should carefully observe the rules of the Maritime Authority, available at www.dpc.mar.mil.br.

Source: Paraná Online

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