NYC Ferry
On-Board Safety and Code of Conduct
Your Safety Is Important To Us
To ensure that your ride is smooth sailing, please follow the safety guidelines listed below.
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No Running
Running is not permitted on board or at landings.
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Stay off the stairs & ramps
During docking, stay off the stairs and ramps, and landings until the ferry has come to a complete stop at the dock. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Listen
In case of emergency, listen for announcements and instructions from the crew.
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Locate Life Jackets
Please familiarize yourself with the location of life jackets on this ferry. Life Jackets are located on both decks of all NYC Ferry vessels. On the main deck, the life jackets are located in the back of the vessel, outside the doors in a container labeled 'Life Jackets'. On the upper deck, the life jackets are located beside both sides of the stairs in containers labeled 'Life Jackets'. Instructions for their use are posted throughout the ferry.
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Ask For Help
For assistance, see crew members
Code of Conduct
On Board NYC Ferry Vessel
Our code of conduct adds to the quality of your ride. Crewmembers take this seriously to provide the best service.
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1Let’s Keep Everything Safe & Aboveboard
No person shall engage in disorderly behavior on landing sites or ferries. Disorderly behavior includes, but is not limited to, acts that endanger the safety of oneself and/or others and are disruptive to Crewmembers and the normal function of the ferries.
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2It’s a Ferry, Not a Garbage Barge
No littering – bring all trash with you when you disembark the ferry.
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3No One Likes Sea Spray
No spitting or creating of any other unsanitary condition.
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4This Is Not a Locker Room.
No person shall bathe, shower, shave, wash or change clothes or remain undressed in any public restroom or any other area on the ferries.
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5There Are 149 Seats, You Only Need 1
Lying down on seats and benches on board ferries is prohibited. No person shall occupy more than one seat. No person shall place personal belongings on seats and benches so as to interfere with their use by others.
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6We Have Fresh Air – Keep it that Way
Smoking and using electronic cigarettes are prohibited onboard the ferries at all times. Smoking and using electronic cigarettes are also prohibited within all enclosed spaces in the terminal and is allowed only in designated terminal areas.
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7It’s a Ride, Not a Destination
No person shall remain on any ferry or in any terminal other than for transit or other NYC Ferry authorized purpose.
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8Corral any Carry-ons
No person shall leave any property unattended on the ferries or place property on the floors that may interfere with pedestrian traffic.
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9No Weapons on Waterways
Unauthorized carrying of a firearm or weapon on the ferries is prohibited.
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10Use Your ‘Sea Legs’
No person shall skateboard, roller skate or ride a bicycle, scooter or any other vehicle or device (except a wheelchair required for transit) on or through any part of the ferries. Bicycles and non-motorized scooters must be walked through the ferries.
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11Not Everyone Likes Your Music
Playing any audible device so that it is plainly audible to others without the use of earphones is prohibited. Audible devices include but are not limited to phones, radios, game devices and video/audio playback devices.
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12Sorry, Fido – No Furry Friends
Pets, other than service animals as determined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are not allowed onboard the ferries, unless they are caged and/or muzzled.
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13If You Like Creating Art, Rent a Studio
Destruction, graffiti, or marking of vessel is prohibited.
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14We Have Enough Crew, Thank You
No person shall do anything which may interfere with the effectiveness or accessibility of any systems or equipment installed or located on the ferries including but not limited to boarding doors and the public announcement and intercommunication system.
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15Save a Tree – Post No Bills
Distribution or posting of any literature or advertisements, or campaigning without a permission of NYC Ferry by Hornblower is prohibited.
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16Lights, Camera – Cut
Commercial use of video, photography or audio recording equipment without permission of NYC Ferry by Hornblower is prohibited.
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17The Golden Rule
All persons shall follow the direction ferry Crew members.
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18Drink Responsibly
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted off the vessel. We ask that you finish your beverage prior to leaving.
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19Please,
No outside food or beverages shall be consumed on board NYC Ferry vessels at any time. Please finish your food and beverage items before you board our vessels.
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20Security
Upon entering the facility, all riders and their property are subject to screening or inspection. Failure to consent or submit screening or inspection will result in denial or revocation of authorization to enter.