The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) recently published new accessibility guidelines designed as a support to all those involved in providing maritime passenger transport services.

This includes passenger vessel owners and operators, port operators and local authorities, as well as Government departments with a statutory remit in relation to maritime passenger transport services.

The advice given covers all aspects of a journey, including:

• Advice on providing accessible information for planning the journey
• Improving access on board vessels
• Making shore-side facilities accessible
• Disability awareness training for staff
• Improving communications with passengers

The full guidelines are available from the Government website as a PDF to read or download HERE.