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The government is considering various measures to prevent water transport accidents, following reports of boat operators violating guidelines at several landing sites.

The State Minister for Transport, Mr Fred Byamukama, said although the government had banned night boat operations due to risks such as strong winds, some boat operators have defied the ban and continue to operate at night.

This follows a tragic boat accident on September 30 in Kalangala District on Lake Victoria, which claimed five lives.

In an interview with the Monitor on Wednesday, Mr Byamukama said the ill-fated boat was operating in violation of the established guidelines.

“Because this boat was moving at night, when it hit a stone and encountered heavy winds, lives could not be saved. They could not see clearly because it was dark. We advised that the boats operate between 6am and 6pm. We also tasked the boat operators to ensure passengers put on life jackets. Many of the guidelines are not operational,” he said.

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