Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ssezibwa regional marine police has restricted passenger boats plying the Kiyindi-Buvuma route to prevent water accidents. Following the suspension of Kiyindi-Buvuma ferry last week because of a mechanical breakdown, various boat operators including fishermen started transporting people across Lake Victoria without considering passenger safety. …
Read More »Kasensero residents demand marine rescue centre
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Communities at Nangoma and Kasensero landing site in Kyotera district have asked the Marine department of the Uganda Police to establish a rescue center in the area to enable them respond to emergencies. The area is prone to water accidents that usually occur as …
Read More »Poor communication systems affecting maritime rescue service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons who use inland water bodies have expressed concern over the slow response in the search and rescue operations for people and water vessels involved in water accidents. They are bothered over police’s emergency communication lines, which are not effective, even after an alert …
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