Da Nang ensures security and safety in waterway tourism activities.

DNO - On the afternoon of August 12, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized a discussion and provided guidance on ensuring security and safety in inland waterway tourism activities for inland waterway transport businesses in the city.

The exchange attracted many businesses operating inland waterway transport in the city. Photo: NGOC HA

Accordingly, the City Inland Waterway Port Authority, Inspection Sub-Department No. 4, and the City Border Guard provide guidance on procedures and regulations related to control, security and safety assurance in inland waterway tourism activities; maintenance, upkeep, and technical maintenance of waterway vehicles serving tourism activities.

At the same time, improve rescue capacity; share hypothetical situations about weather-related incidents that may occur during the organization and exploitation of inland waterway tourism; provide guidance on rescue skills and emergency handling, ensuring safety for tourists...

Mr. Tan Van Vuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, spoke to businesses. Photo: NGOC HA

According to Mr. Tan Van Vuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Da Nang focuses on investing, exploiting and developing inland waterway tourism products, contributing to expanding tourism development space, diversifying products, enhancing destination competitiveness and attracting tourists to the city.

Currently, the city has 58 inland waterway transport businesses, with a total of 118 tourist boats qualified to operate from 12-250 seats, with a total capacity of 5,821 seats; of which 23 boats operate in the Han River area, 7 boats operate in the Son Tra peninsula area and 88 boats operate in the Cua Dai - Cu Lao Cham area.

In the first 7 months of 2025, the number of tourists traveling by inland waterway reached 732,026. Of which, the Han River - Tran Thi Ly Bridge route and CT15 route to Bai Nam - Bai Da - Hon Sup reached 560,568 visitors; the Cua Dai - Cu Lao Cham route alone reached 171,458 visitors, an increase of 16.5% over the same period last year.

Therefore, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized an exchange for management agencies, businesses, crew members, and service staff to share experiences and situation handling procedures; raise awareness, management and operation capacity, and ensure absolute safety for tourists; contribute to improving service quality, reputation, and image of Da Nang as a destination.

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