Organized jointly by the State Fire Control Service and the State Service for Control over Small-Sized Vessels and Water Rescue of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), an event themed “Fire Safety in Small-Sized Water Transport Vehicles” has been held in the city of Mingachevir.
Sea-news.az reports that the event brought together representatives from relevant MES bodies, the Mingachevir City Executive Power, the Mingachevir Municipality, local structural units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the 8th Regional Department of Ecology and Natural Resources under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, as well as small-craft vessel users and responsible personnel from mooring bridges and docking facilities located along the Kura River.
Held at the Mingachevir Youth House, the gathering emphasized the critical importance of ensuring fire safety on small-sized vessels, their designated parking bases, and mooring facilities.
Discussions focused on the safe operation of small-craft vessels, with participants highlighting that potential fire incidents involving such water transport pose serious threats to human life and health. Furthermore, it was stressed that strengthening preventive measures in this sector by vessel operators and responsible figures at mooring sites is of paramount importance.
