China's PBC issues 418.5b yuan off reverse repo    Finance Ministry presents three new investor facilitation packages to PM to boost investment climate    Egypt, Bahrain explore deeper cooperation on water resource management    Egypt condemns Israeli offensive in Gaza City, warns of grave regional consequences    Cairo University, Roche Diagnostics inaugurate automated lab at Qasr El-Ainy    Egypt expands medical, humanitarian support for Gaza patients    Egypt investigates disappearance of ancient bracelet from Egyptian Museum in Tahrir    Egypt launches international architecture academy with UNESCO, European partners    African trade ministers meet in Cairo to push forward with AfCFTA    Egypt's President, Pakistan's PM condemn Israeli attack on Qatar    Egypt signs MoUs with 3 European universities to advance architecture, urban studies    Madrid trade talks focus on TikTok as US and China seek agreement    Egypt wins Aga Khan Award for Architecture for Esna revival project    Egypt's Sisi, Qatar's Emir condemn Israeli strikes, call for Gaza ceasefire    Egypt condemns terrorist attack in northwest Pakistan    Egypt advances plans to upgrade historic Cairo with Azbakeya, Ataba projects    Egyptian pound ends week lower against US dollar – CBE    Egypt hosts G20 meeting for 1st time outside member states    Egypt to tighten waste rules, cut rice straw fees to curb pollution    Egypt seeks Indian expertise to boost pharmaceutical industry    Egypt prepares unified stance ahead of COP30 in Brazil    Egypt harvests 315,000 cubic metres of rainwater in Sinai as part of flash flood protection measures    Al-Sisi says any party thinking Egypt will neglect water rights is 'completely mistaken'    Egyptian, Ugandan Presidents open business forum to boost trade    Egypt's Sisi, Uganda's Museveni discuss boosting ties    Egypt's Sisi warns against unilateral Nile measures, reaffirms Egypt's water security stance    Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt's Aswan    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



7 RTA officials referred to prosecution over El-Warraq boat collision incident
Case reflects neglect by Egyptian navigation officials, says APA spokesperson
Nourhan Badawy Published in Daily News Egypt on 15 - 09 - 2015

The Head of the Administrative Prosecution Authority (APA) referred seven officials affiliated to the River Transportation Authority (RTA) to a disciplinary trial on Wednesday regarding the El-Warraq Nile boat collision case.
In July, a cruise boat sank in the River Nile near El-Warraq after colliding with a barge, resulting in the deaths of approximately 40 people.
Commenting on the incident, APA spokesperson Mohamed Samir said: "This is shows the severe neglect by all those who are responsible of monitoring and inspecting river transport."
An investigation of the boat prior to the incident, carried out by the Administrative River Inspection Authority and the police directorate of water bodies, was undertaken in July but did not catch that it did not have necessary licences or equipment.
The boat was using the fake navigating name of "Prince Hazem" with the number "988", which were proven by investigations to not belong to the boat. According to the investigation, the name and number of the boat belong to another boat registered and licenced in Minya in April 2014.
The boat was, therefore, operating in El-Warraq without monitoring, despite the regulations set out by the General Authority for River Transportation and law 10/1956 regarding violating interior navigation. This was modified under law 57/1962 to stop at the nearest berth any boat that shows any violations.
The first defendant, a manager at the General Authority for River Transportation, neglected taking the legal procedures to inspect the transportation used on the El-Warraq side of the Nile. This neglect led to the accident because of a lack of safety and the fake licence.
Other defendants were accused of neglecting the area and for not taking any legal procedures despite the crew and the equipments being poor. The prosecution ordered for a copy of the case notes to be sent to the administration for inspecting and censorship at the Ministry of Interior.

Clic here to read the story from its source.