By. Damba Rogers
The
permanent secretary ministry of water and transport, Badru Waiswa reveals govt plans to start a marine training
institute to train ship captains in the country.
According to
Mr. Waiswa, the country has only two
captains under training in the marine training school in Tanzania.
He further
notes that they plan to have the training institute on the shores of R. Nile in Namasagali and will be co-hosted by
Busitema university since it owns the land.
He adds that
if all goes well and govt provides them with the needed resources, the
institute will be running by the start of next financial year.
Ship captains take care of the business, navigation and
operation of all types of vessels. The captain works with officers and crews to
set a ship’s speed and course, monitor a ship’s positions, and avoid hazards.
Captains also ensure their ship’s engines and equipment are maintained and that
proper safety procedures are followed. Additionally, they might supervise
passenger and cargo loading and discharge, keep logs, and document pollution
control efforts. Ship captains might spend extended periods of time away from
home.
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