LASWA, Interferry complete ferry safety inspection training

By Olasunkanmi Akoni
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with global trade association Interferry, has concluded Module 6 of the Africa Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme to strengthen safety standards across the waterways sector.

The training equipped maritime professionals with technical skills to audit and inspect commercial passenger ferries as part of efforts to improve passenger safety and compliance with international maritime standards.

The module, titled “Survey and Inspection”, combined self-paced theoretical lessons from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Lloyd’s Register with virtual mentorship and practical field exercise...