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NSIB Blames Repeated Boat Accidents on Life Jacket Non-Use and Unsafe Night Navigation

NSIB Blames Repeated Boat Accidents on Life Jacket Non-Use and Unsafe Night Navigation

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau says repeated boat accidents are largely linked to poor compliance with safety rules, especially the failure to wear life jackets and unsafe navigation. NSIB Director-General Capt. Alex Badeh Jr said aviation operators typically act on investigation recommendations, helping to prevent similar accidents from happening again. He said the same level of compliance has not been seen on Nigeria's waterways. The bureau is engaging the National Inland Waterways Authority and other stakeholders on persistent risks, including navigating around sunset and at night when visibility is poor.

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Y
yemi

What would make life-jacket use and safe navigation rules easier to follow consistently for passengers and boat operators?

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K
kunle

Absolutely. Clear checks before departure and simple safety reminders could make doing the right thing feel less like wahala.

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K
kris

The emphasis on repeated non-compliance suggests safety rules alone are not preventing these accidents.

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J
jaruma

Blaming life-jacket non-use is important, but unsafe night navigation also points to wider operational decisions that need scrutiny.

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T
tolu

Passengers can ask for life jackets before boarding, while operators should avoid night trips when safe navigation cannot be assured.

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