Safety in the water, and especially at the lakes, is first and foremost a matter of prevention and caution. This is the concept behind a campaign launched by the Coast Guard and Navigazione Laghi to raise awareness among those visiting, bathing in and sailing on the Italian lakes in the summer. It is an initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to generate a culture of caution and responsibility. The core of the campaign is a good practice guide setting out the main safety rules to be displayed on board Navigazione Laghi\u2019s boats and ticket offices with a view to reaching thousands of passengers in the most direct way. This info campaign draws people\u2019s attention to the right behaviour when bathing or sailing, urging people not to underestimate the risks involved in leisure activities in the water. The goal is to prevent accidents by means of certain simple tips: following sailing rules, avoiding risky behaviours, paying attention to the weather conditions and making use of the safety equipment available. \u201cThe lakes are places to have fun in company,\u201d says Gestore Governativo Pietro Marrapodi, \u201cand we hope that this campaign, promoted together with the Coast Guard and sponsored by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, will reach the largest numbers of people possible.<\/p>\n\n
The goal is that the thousands of passengers using our services every day pay attention to the messages the posters are trying to get across, thereby contributing to raising awareness around the theme of water safety.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
\u201cHeartfelt thanks go to Navigazione Laghi\u2019s Gestore Governativo \u2013 Dr Pietro Marrapodi and his staff,\u201d says C.F Commander (CP) Antonello Ragadale, head of the Milan Coast Guard\u2019s Operations Unit, \u201cfor the opportunity to take part in this important initiative, to get the message across to millions of passengers as well as bathers and sailors, aboard their fleets and ticket offices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
This team work enables us to focus on prevention, thereby increasing the safety of those enjoying the magnificent Italian lakes.\u201d The Coast Guard and Navigazione Laghi are once again reiterating that people\u2019s safety is a shared responsibility: even the smallest acts of attention and awareness can make the difference and contribute to making days spent at the lakes safer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n