HeadlinesMaritime SecurityTransport NIWA deploys ambulance boat to rescue accident victims on waters By maritimemag August 16, 2022 ShareTweet 0 Segun OladipupoThe National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced deployment of a new ambulance boat to the Lagos Area Office.The agency stated this in a statement made available to the media on Monday.According to the statement, the Managing Director of NIWA, Dr. George Moghalu said the deployment was as a result of the recent suggestions made by maritime media practitioners at a parley.He added that the ambulance would serve as a critical empowerment of the Search Rescue team in Lagos.Dr. Moghalu noted that the new craft fitted with amber lights and two 175 Horse Power engines by Yamaha, with cream colour leather interior, fitted with medical equipment, first aid boxes, communication system and stretchers, will form the fulcrum rapid response to accidents on Lagos waterways.“Rugged and built to ferry accident victims and those who require immediate medical attention to the nearest hospital and Medical Hold Bay, the ambulance watercraft can travel at controlled timing without fear or anxieties of being buffeted by high impact waves. “Lagos waterways has busiest watercraft traffic year round with heritage operators and water users targeted for safety advocacy by National inland Waterways Authority, Lagos area office which has deployed its task force to curb mishaps on the waterways,” he maintained. © 2022, maritimemag. All rights reserved.
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