Our regular independent assessments since 1996 of ro-ro passenger ferries operating in European waters have helped to raise standards and modify European legislation governing maritime safety procedures.
In 2000, independent marine surveyors boarded 26 selected ferries incognito and examined the safety features during a normal trip.
Some of the most routinely noted failings included poor passenger safety information, lifejackets locked away to prevent theft, locked or blocked fire exits, crews insufficiently trained for emergencies and lorry drivers sleeping below decks in their vehicles.
Test results of the Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries EuroTest 2004:
EuroTests - EuroTest 2004
Our regular independent assessments since 1996 of ro-ro passenger ferries operating in European waters have helped to raise standards and modify European legislation governing maritime safety procedures.