The Commander of the National Maritime Authority and the Maritime Region of Madeira asks residents to “behave appropriately and responsibly, and not to expose themselves to dangerous situations”, because, as we know, “there is no safety device for bathing” at this stage of the year.
As widely reported by JM, the weather forecast calls for a weekend of good weather and above-average temperatures. Ruy Teixeira, captain of the ports of Funchal and Puerto Santo, advises “residents to adopt safety behaviors when visiting the beach or coastal areas,” thus avoiding “unnecessary exposure to risks.” In addition to this request, the Commander of the Marine Zone of Madeira (ZMM) ensures the strengthening of the means of inspection of beaches and coastal areas of the RAM.
In view of “the possibility of increasing well-being on the beaches, the Maritime Authority will, as of April 12 (Friday), enhance monitoring and inspection operations in some bathing areas, with the aim of educating residents to avoid dangerous behaviors.” enhances.
“It is important to take into account that the sea at this time of the year is a winter sea and poses a great danger due to the effects of the sea’s turbulence, and its shape also changes due to the influence of strong waves that usually occur at this time. He warns of being able to create areas of depth And steep cliffs, whirlpools and pools on unmarked beaches.”
Given the possibility of large numbers of visitors flocking to the bathing areas, Ruy Teixeira stresses that residents must adopt preventive behaviours. It is also important to note that “the beaches are not monitored at this time of year, meaning they do not have safety devices for bathing.”
As such, the response “to a relief situation may take longer, so residents must act appropriately and responsibly, and not expose themselves to risky situations.”
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