Interferry safety project 'likely to be extended'

摘要

In 2005, industry association Interferry teamed up with IMO to launch a 10-year project focusing on ferry safety in developing nations. With countries such as Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines - all largely dependent on day-to-day ferry transport - stricken by an unacceptably high number of ferry and small passenger craft accidents (and related fatalities), Interferry's aim has been to highlight potentially dangerous vessel designs and practices, as well as to promote a safe ferry culture in the worst affected areas.