Mishaps: NIWA deploys watercraft ambulance on Lagos waterways

In response to critical empowerment of the Search and Rescue team in Lagos and as strategic fulfillment to suggestions made by the cream of  maritime media at a recent parley , Dr George Morghalu, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has recently deployed a new ambulance boat to the Lagos area office.

The new water craft fitted with amber lights and  two 175 Horse Power engines  made 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.

“The Lagos waterways has the busiest watercraft  traffic all year round, with heritage operators and water users  targeted for safety advocacy by the Lagos Area office of the NIWA.

“Thus, we have deployed our task force to curb mishaps on the waterways,” the Lagos Area Manager, Engineer Sarat Braimah stated during the unveiling of the waterways ambulance.