Safe Travel

Movement and transport safety

Safety protocols

  • G01

    Prepare for an interior journey

    Before a journey through Brownsweg, Atjoni or the Upper Suriname River, agree the route and arrival arrangements with your operator.

  • G06

    Safer road transfers and boarding

    Agree your pickup point, destination and fare with the transport provider before departure.

  • T01

    Wear a life jacket throughout the journey

    Wear a correctly fitted life jacket for every boat journey.

  • T1

    Arrival safety

    Keep your reference code and arrival details available.

  • T02

    Emergency flotation devices

    Boats should carry additional emergency flotation devices.

  • T2

    Official help channels

    Use published contacts and verify unexpected requests.

  • T03

    Designated boarding points

    Use designated boarding points only.

  • T3

    Life jackets on the river

    Wear a properly fitted life jacket on every boat trip.

  • T04

    Dock and ramp inspection

    Inspect docks, gangways and boarding ramps before use.

  • T4

    Boat loading and balance

    Stay seated and follow the captain's loading instructions.

  • T05

    Assisted boarding

    Assist elderly passengers, children and persons with disabilities.

  • T5

    Weather and flood changes

    Check conditions before leaving and be ready to change plans.

  • T06

    Stationary boarding

    Do not board or disembark while the boat is moving.

  • T6

    Dead-zone check-in plan

    Agree how and when someone will check in before entering a dead zone.

  • T07

    Handrails and anti-slip surfaces

    Install handrails and anti-slip surfaces where possible.

  • T7

    Route and arrival plan

    Share your route, destination, and expected arrival time.

  • T08

    Mark unsafe dock areas

    Clearly mark unsafe or damaged sections of docks.

  • T8

    Water crossing safety

    Use the designated crossing and follow the local guide.

  • T09

    Boarding area lighting

    Provide adequate lighting for early or late departures.

  • T9

    Road travel basics

    Use seat belts and follow the driver's safety instructions.

  • T10

    Motorcycle and ATV safety

    Wear a helmet and use only equipment you are trained to operate.

  • T12

    Passengers remain seated

    Remain seated while the boat is underway.

  • T15

    Trip information

    Agree departure, destination, expected arrival and passenger count.

  • T16

    Emergency contacts and arrival check

    Save contact numbers and agree who checks your arrival.

  • T17

    Lost route procedure

    Stop, stay visible, and contact the responsible person when you lose the route.

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