Preah Sihanouk water police inspect tourist vessels for technical safety
February 25 checks covered vessel and engine condition, life jackets, emergency equipment and overloading, alongside a call to follow waterway traffic rules.
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Waterway traffic police at Preah Sihanouk provincial police headquarters continued technical inspections of tourist vessels to support waterway safety, security and order.
On the morning of February 25, 2026, officers inspected commercial vessels taking tourists to the islands. The operation followed guidance from General Sar Thet, National Police Commissioner-General, and Lieutenant General Sar Ratha, Deputy Commissioner-General and provincial Police Commissioner.
Checks focused on sound vessel structure and functioning engines, sufficient life jackets and emergency equipment for passenger numbers, preventing dangerous overloading and improving confidence among domestic and international visitors travelling in Preah Sihanouk and to its islands.
The authorities called on all vessel operators to comply strictly with waterway traffic laws, helping reduce accidents and further develop provincial tourism. By: Pai Sokhim.
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