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After deadly boat collision, SLASPA eyes stronger maritime safety measures

21 July 2026
This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.
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As the country recovers from the weekend's deadly boat collision off the west coast, the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) says it will review the investigation's findings to determine whether additional safety measures are needed.The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is leading the investigation, and SLASPA says it is helping through its Department of Maritime Affairs by providing the required regulatory and technical support.