“It is a shame that with all the massive investment that has been put in the Lagos waterways sector by the state and Federal Government, two bloody boat mishaps can still occur within a spate of four days. 2023: Kwankwaso Will Not Be Deputy To Obi -NNPP.Top 10 Business Ideas In Nigeria You Can Start With 100,000 Naira.#EkitiDecides2022: INEC Declares APC’s Biodun Oyebanji Winner Of Guber Poll.Hoodlums Attack Lagos Governor’s Press Crew Bus In Tinubu’s Convoy, Two Injured.Woman’s Corpse, Unconscious Man Found Inside Office In Aba After Four Days.Nurse Holds Doctor Hostage In OAU Teaching Hospital, Resident Doctors Plan Strike.The authorities said they are investigating the cause of the mishap, but those that are dead have been buried and quickly forgotten. The last boat mishap which claimed about 17 lives was said to have flouted waterways rules on when to operate, but the first one which claimed two lives, nothing has been said on that. For two boat mishaps to claim 19 lives, then something is wrong somewhere. “Why the two mishaps occurred in quick succession has been bordering me. In a statement jointly signed by the Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Sarat Braimah and General Manager of LASWA, Damilola Emmanuel, the boat flouted waterways rules by setting sail at 7:45pm, which falls after the 7am to 6pm time giving for ferry operations in Lagos. The Ipakodo terminal incident seemed to had woken up the sleeping beast on the Lagos waterways as barely three days after that tragedy, a 19-passenger boat conveying 16 people late on Friday capsized along Ojo waterways area of Lagos State, leaving all passengers drowned. The quick intervention of the water guards and search and rescue team of LASWA, ensured that 15 other passengers were rescued alive. The boat named, R&N 2, had submerged almost immediately after capsizing not more than 200 meters from the Ipakodo ferry terminal. The second half of 2022 began on a bloody note when two female passengers drowned in the first week of July after their boat, a 20-seater boat, departed Ipakodo ferry terminal in Ikorodu early Wednesday morning, and capsized almost immediately after take-off. The hosting in Lagos of the maiden edition of the National Transport Technology Conference (NTTC) in June 2022 was a testament of the massive investment and resources that had been put into the state waterways sector to checkmate incessant loss of lives. The motor alone on this boat cost over 15K with the rigging.With various sensitisation seminars organised for boat operators by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) at different times in the first half of 2022, there was no indication that multiple deaths loomed on the Lagos waterways. This boat is scary fast and will run 60+ no problem. There is a stainless ski tow bar and swim platforms for water skiing and tubing.The boat is equipped with A GPS antennae for speed readings. All new carpeting was installed along with new hatch covers. A brand new Fusion stereo system and speakers were installed and a new custom sport steering wheel as well. All new gauges were installed along with a new electric switch panel. All the wiring was replaced along with new batteries and battery switches. The hull was repainted and new swivel seats and all new cushions were installed along with new carpeting. motor was installed along with a jackplate and the motor has less than 50 hours on it, and is still under warranty. Checkmate has just gone through a total restoration in 2014. Reason for selling is getting another boat. Her current seller was looking into restoration, but is dealing with family and other issues, and is reluctantly letting her go. Legendary Checkmate runabout with engine and trailer, has the fundamentals you need to restore her to racing form.Įquipped with ski tow bar and cockpit and mooring covers, this speed boat exudes potential and is the perfect boat for those tinkerers looking for a quick turn around on their project. This Pulse 186 has all the DNA that Checkmate's have come to be know for - speed styling and attractive finish. Racy Red Checkmate is ready to restore to glory. Trailer has brand new tires and appears in overall fair condition. Engine hours are unknown, but we're told it was running the last time the boat was in the water about 18 mos ago. The interior is in need of new flooring and upholstery, as shown in the photos. The hull and topsides appear in solid shape with no major dents or scratches and could shine up nicely with buffing and wax.
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