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2nd August 2019
New Guidelines For Accessible Maritime Passenger Transport
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.
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