A new campaign is warning of “frightening and dangerous” experiences in water if basic precautions are not followed. The initiative by the Dublin Port Company (DPC) and Water Safety Ireland aims to promote the safe and responsible use of Dublin Bay for leisure and recreation this summer. Its message for anyone planning a trip on the water is to “get their bearings – always think water safety”. Dublin Port Harbour Master Captain, Michael McKenna, has said, “Dublin Bay and the River Liffey are for everyone to enjoy.”“It can be a very frightening and dangerous experience if you are not familiar with the water. “There are more than 17,000 ship movements in and out of Dublin Port every year which equates to almost 50 each day.

Source: Irish Independent July 12, 2021 13:23 UTC