(VLO) An Binh ferry terminal connects the island communes of Long Ho district with Vinh Long city. It is the main ferry terminal connecting trade, not only transporting goods and agricultural products but also welcoming tourists, so the traffic is quite heavy.
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| Cars still board the ferry, despite the no-entry sign. Photo taken on the morning of August 7. |
However, maintaining order and safety on the wharf, on the ferry as well as other safety conditions have not been given attention.
When the ferry just docked, the vehicles on the ferry had not yet boarded, while on the dock, motorbikes were waiting to rush down regardless of the danger, posing many potential risks of water traffic accidents.
Ferries are often full of people and vehicles. In many cases, people and vehicles have to stand at the ferry platform, regardless of the danger, especially during rush hour, when the flow of people and vehicles from Vinh Long shore through An Binh ferry to the island communes is quite heavy. There are up to 3 ferries operating at the same time to meet the demand.
The Co Chien River section at the ferry terminal is quite wide, the riverbed is deep, and the water flows rapidly. It is known that this ferry terminal transports tens of thousands of passengers every day, while maintaining order and safety on the wharf and on the ferry has not been given due attention.
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| Do not pull the fence at the ferry platform, it is dangerous for both people and vehicles. |
According to the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic, passengers participating in traffic at the river crossing must wear life jackets or carry personal flotation devices throughout the journey. However, in reality, ferries are equipped with flotation devices, but passengers often do not comply with the regulations.
What is special is that the passenger ferry across the river in Vinh Long City - An Binh does not have the conditions to accommodate cars, but cars still go up and down the ferry every day. The authorities have reminded vehicle owners not to take cars across the river. There are also signs prohibiting cars, but vehicles still get on and off the ferry as if… nothing happened.
The rainy and stormy season has begun, and the issue of safety at the ferry terminal is urgent. Through this, we hope that the relevant authorities and the ferry terminal management board will pay attention and have solutions to ensure the safety of people and vehicles when passing through.
Article and photos: HANH UYEN
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