Assessment of Causal Factors and Effects of Ferry Mishaps in Inland Waterways in Lagos State, Nigeria

I. Njoku¹

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.7 , Issue.9 , pp.45-52, Sep-2021

Online published on Sep 30, 2021

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Abstract :
This paper assesses causes and effects of ferry mishaps and places focus on Lekki Lagoon Lagos State. The study seeks a solution to ferry mishaps which often results to colossal loss of lives and property. The research made use of primary data which were gathered from respondents through the use of structured questionnaires. A total of eighty-four (84) respondents took part in the survey. The statistical tools adopted for data analysis include percentage mean item score, relative importance index and ANOVA. Results revealed that the causes relating to the SHEL model (software, hardware, environment and liveware) have significant impact on ferry mishap in the study area. The most significant of these causes are: poor maintenance of vessels, engine failure, lack of application of safety procedures, decisions based on inadequate information, lack of enforcement of safety regulations by government agencies, negligence, operators’ fatigue, recklessness, overconfidence of the operator, and wrecks on navigation channels. More so, the greatest effect of the ferry mishaps on marine transportation manifests in fatalities and injuries of users, damage to property and the environment, phobia for use of water transportation system leading to low patronage and low revenue generation. The paper therefore, recommends regulations of activities of ferry operators, creation of effective search and rescue operations, proactive approach to safety and proper training of waterways officials and ferry operators through workshops and seminars. Finally, wrecks along waterways should be removed on time, so as to forestall future mishaps.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Mishaps, Ferry, Wrecks, Fatigue, Phobia, Proactive

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