Navigating Inland Waterway Transport from September 22nd to 26th: Key Events Highlighted
Inland navigation, a crucial part of Germany's freight transport system, is under the spotlight as a major focus action takes place from September 22 to 26. The Rhine-Duisburg hub, a significant hub within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is the centre of this action.
The current head of the Water Police (Wasserschutzpolizei) of North Rhine-Westphalia, Markus Gietenbruch, is leading this initiative. As the head of the Water Police in Duisburg, Gietenbruch's precinct holds organisational responsibility for the entire Water Police of North Rhine-Westphalia.
The focus of this action is multi-faceted. It aims to ensure the safety and legal compliance of personnel in inland navigation, while also monitoring work and rest times of employees. The action is also concerned with the documentation obligations of employers in this sector.
Consistently enforcing existing rules in inland navigation is a key objective of this action. By doing so, the aim is to sustainably strengthen safe, legally compliant operations in the Rhine-Duisburg hub. This focus action aligns with the broader effort to ensure the safety and legal compliance of personnel in inland navigation across the state.
It is important to note that North Rhine-Westphalia plays a significant role in Germany's waterway traffic. About 70% of the waterway traffic between the Rhine's mouth and inland ports occurs within this state. The Rhine and its adjacent canal network, spanning approximately 6,650 kilometers, form a vital part of Germany's inland waterway network.
As the focus action is still ongoing, updates and findings will be shared in due course. The commitment to safe and compliant operations in inland navigation remains a priority for the Water Police and the authorities involved.
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