Regarding the boat acident of Truong Hai Company (Backpacker's Tour) in Halong Bay on 17 Feb. 2011, we would like to update you safety information of our boats to ensure your confidence of Halong Bay's trip:

1. All of our boats have life vests in each cabin (1 per guest) and at public area, life buoys, life rafts that enough for maximum guests and crew on board . Each boat is with tender for rescue and there are life vests on tender as well.

2. All of our boats are under professional daily technical supervision and yearly thorough maintenance. All guests are briefed and given safety procedures on board with clear instruction in case of emergency. The crews are trained with clear written procedures how to deal with emergency

3. All boats are invested with professional marine safety equipments: VHF, GPS, radar, walkie talkies, water licking alarm system, prevent drowning water pump system, fire alarm & fire extinguished system

4. All boats are well checked by local marine registration authority yearly after 01 month maintenance on dry dock/each boat. See the maintenance period of Ginger (1st May to 31st May 2011 ), Jasmine Cruise (1st July to 31st July 2011), Violet Cruise (13th September to 30th September 2011)

5. All boats are covered with maximum boat insurance (maximum boat value) and maximum passenger & crew insurance (local insurance company, 50 million VND/case)

Safety is our top priority. Please let us know if you need any further information.

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