Country boats

Our transport system is heavily dependent on inland waterways in this delta region, but there is too much publicity on roads, bridges and culverts projects. Public and official awareness (from the development angle) of IWT panorama is negligible. River and flood control are enjoying government attention, but not the crafts which ply on the waters.

Trained professionals have to pay attention to the riverine transport sector, considering the high losses of lives due to capsizes during stormy weather, year after year. That is the problem with our elected politicians: Their professional expertise are never tested as MPs or ministers. Politicking is more than thunderous public speeches, and solution about small local problems (for future votes).

The IWTA may review opening another division dealing with river transport and craft.