Safety
Sydney Ferries is dedicated to delivering a safe, reliable and customer focused service. Safety is our first priority, and we uphold high standards to provide both a safe work environment for staff and a safe transport service for customers.
Maintained by highly trained and skilled engineers and tradesmen, our ferry fleet meets the safety survey requirements of the NSW Maritime Authority.
To meet these requirements and provide a safe service, Sydney Ferries provides:
· lifejackets for each passenger, and life buoys and safety signage on each vessel;
· safety messages that are played before, during and after journeys; and
· appropriately skilled, qualified and trained crews to manage both regular passenger transport and emergency situations. This ensures customers can travel safely on Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River, especially during busy periods that have high levels of commercial and recreational traffic.
Meeting international maritime standards, Sydney Ferries has a certified Integrated Safety Management System that is designed to assist with the safe operation of public ferry services on Sydney Harbour.
Wharves used by Sydney Ferries are equipped with:
· CCTV to monitor and record incidents;
· Help Points for emergency assistance; and
· lifebuoy tamper alarms and back-to-base monitoring systems.
Sydney Ferries sustains a strong commitment to the continuous improvement of safety management systems, safety awareness and safe work practices.
For more information please refer to the following:
· The Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator