Next series of awareness-raising events are held for the users of small sized vessels

The State Service for Control over Small Sized Vessels and Water Rescue of the Ministry of Emergency Situations held a series of events to educate users of small sized vessels about relevant safety rules.

The next series of these events on the topic of “Safe exploitation of Small Sized Vessels” were organized in Pirallahi settlement of Pirallahi district of Baku, Shirvanli village of Neftchala district, Nabran settlement of Khachmaz district, Siyavar village of Lankaran district and on the shore of Yenikend reservoir located in Shamkir district.

During the events, users of small sized vessels, including fishing entities engaged in industrial fishing of fish and other aquatic bio-resources, were informed about the equipment of these types of vessels. Also, the norms on the current requirements for technical control of small vessels were explained, and the importance of conducting technical inspections of water transport vehicles in accordance with the legislation and obtaining appropriate licenses for driving rights was brought to attention. At the same time, small vessel drivers were also educated on the rules for using collective and individual rescue vehicles and navigation equipment.

At the end, educational brochures on the equipment and safe operation rules of small vessels were distributed to vessel users.