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The Safety of Artisanal Fishermen in Lake Victoria- the Case for a Regional Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Organization

Johns Mwitabangoma, David (2024)
Department of Service Studies
Abstract
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest freshwater lake by area shared by three countries: Uganda, Kenya, and
Tanzania. The lake supports the economic development of the region through transport and fishing as well as recreational and tourism activities in the three countries. The main ports on the lake are Kisumu, Mwanza, Bukoba, Entebbe, Portbell, and Jinja served by several train ferry services for both cargo and passenger transport. Besides these ports, the lake shore and its islands accommodate hundreds of landing sites used by artisanal fishermen. Approximately 30 million people live along its shores and the lake currently provides livelihood for three to four million people.

Despite its economic importance in linking the three... (More)
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest freshwater lake by area shared by three countries: Uganda, Kenya, and
Tanzania. The lake supports the economic development of the region through transport and fishing as well as recreational and tourism activities in the three countries. The main ports on the lake are Kisumu, Mwanza, Bukoba, Entebbe, Portbell, and Jinja served by several train ferry services for both cargo and passenger transport. Besides these ports, the lake shore and its islands accommodate hundreds of landing sites used by artisanal fishermen. Approximately 30 million people live along its shores and the lake currently provides livelihood for three to four million people.

Despite its economic importance in linking the three countries and providing employment and food (fish), Lake Victoria has over the years recorded several accidents that have claimed numerous
lives. For instance, the ferry MV Bukoba sank in the lake on 21 May 1996 with loss of lives estimated to be between 800 and 1000, making it one of Africa’s worst maritime disasters. In 2018, over 200 passengers died in the MV Nyerere accident. In Uganda, on 24th November 2018, MV Templar a local cruise boat loaded with party revelers capsized leading to a loss of more than thirty lives. On 6 November 2022, a scheduled aircraft operated by Precision with 39 passengers crashed into Lake Victoria while approaching to land at Bukoba Airport, leading to a loss of 19 lives. Additionally, there are reports that
close to 5000 artisanal fishermen drown in the lake annually affecting 30000 livelihoods. This essay intends to propose a regional Search and Rescue Organization incorporating both aeronautical and
maritime players to improve the safety of artisanal fishermen on Lake Victoria. (Less)
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  abstract     = {{Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest freshwater lake by area shared by three countries: Uganda, Kenya, and
Tanzania. The lake supports the economic development of the region through transport and fishing as well as recreational and tourism activities in the three countries. The main ports on the lake are Kisumu, Mwanza, Bukoba, Entebbe, Portbell, and Jinja served by several train ferry services for both cargo and passenger transport. Besides these ports, the lake shore and its islands accommodate hundreds of landing sites used by artisanal fishermen. Approximately 30 million people live along its shores and the lake currently provides livelihood for three to four million people.

Despite its economic importance in linking the three countries and providing employment and food (fish), Lake Victoria has over the years recorded several accidents that have claimed numerous
lives. For instance, the ferry MV Bukoba sank in the lake on 21 May 1996 with loss of lives estimated to be between 800 and 1000, making it one of Africa’s worst maritime disasters. In 2018, over 200 passengers died in the MV Nyerere accident. In Uganda, on 24th November 2018, MV Templar a local cruise boat loaded with party revelers capsized leading to a loss of more than thirty lives. On 6 November 2022, a scheduled aircraft operated by Precision with 39 passengers crashed into Lake Victoria while approaching to land at Bukoba Airport, leading to a loss of 19 lives. Additionally, there are reports that
close to 5000 artisanal fishermen drown in the lake annually affecting 30000 livelihoods. This essay intends to propose a regional Search and Rescue Organization incorporating both aeronautical and
maritime players to improve the safety of artisanal fishermen on Lake Victoria.}},
  author       = {{Johns Mwitabangoma, David}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{The Safety of Artisanal Fishermen in Lake Victoria- the Case for a Regional Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Organization}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}