Source from Guangzhou Marine Safety Administration says that Guangzhou plans to finance RMB 14.075 million to rebuild 46 ferries.

The Guangzhou Marine Safety Administration said that it has currently invested RMB 5.154 million, completed the rebuilding of 18 ferries and 32 ferryboats. The rebuilt ferries have established ferry indicators, safety fences, passenger resting chairs, rain shelters and renovated some wharf sidewalks, while the ferryboats will adopt uniform standard ship form, with the cement and wooden ferryboats being gradually phased out. According to relevant regulations, all ferryboats will be marked with the special signs for ferryboats and be equipped with adequate fire fighting and lifesaving facilities in order to upgrade the image and safety of these ferryboats.

Guangzhou has currently 89.5 ferries, among which 21 have conducted examination and approval procedures and 68.5 have not.

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