Fatshimetrie: The need to migrate to metal boats to prevent shipwrecks
The governor of Kevani province recently launched an urgent appeal to his constituents to abandon makeshift wooden boats in favor of boats built of metal. This statement follows the many cases of tragic shipwrecks that have resulted in the loss of human lives in the region. The latest incident, which occurred in Isongo on Lake Mai-Ndombe and caused the death of about twenty people, prompted Governor Lebon Nkoso Kevania to take radical measures to put an end to this spiral of tragedies.
Governor Kevani stressed that the problem of recurring shipwrecks in Mai-Ndombe province is mainly due to the use of makeshift wooden boats, which are particularly vulnerable to weather conditions and the vicissitudes of the lake’s waters. According to him, the solution to this problem lies in the transition to safer and more resistant metal boats.
This proposal, although relevant, nevertheless raises logistical and financial challenges. Indeed, the replacement of wooden boats with metal boats requires significant investments, both from local authorities and the central government. Governor Kevani has therefore sent a request for involvement to the central government to obtain the necessary resources to implement this transition to safer boats.
This proactive approach by the Governor of Kevani deserves to be commended, as it aims to prevent new tragedies and guarantee the safety of the inhabitants of the region. By emphasizing the need to migrate to metal boats, Governor Kevani shows his willingness to take concrete measures to protect the lives of sailors and passengers.
In conclusion, the migration to metal boats appears to be an effective solution to prevent shipwrecks and guarantee the safety of people sailing on Lake Mai-Ndombe. It is now essential that local authorities and the central government join forces to make this transition to safer and more resilient vessels a reality, in order to put an end to the maritime tragedies that regularly bring mourning to the region.