This study aimed to analysis of causes of challenges of pontoons ferry operation Training and maintenance to the safety of water transportation. The studies conducted in Tanzania and investigate factors that obstruct efficiency of training of crew, maintenance and safety operations of pontoon ferries Moreover, and the measures required to take for maintain the challenge analysed. The study involves different mariners and stakeholders dealing with Maritime transportation in Tanzania. Such as TEMESA, and TPDF NAVY, The study employs non-probability sampling method to get these respondents. Furthermore, the study employed two methods of data collection including, interviews and observations. The study analyses data qualitatively and descriptively. Tables, charts, and graphs made to analyse the collected data. Some of finding of study are deterioration of pontoons is become of overdue rehabilitation, which causes unpredictable breakdown of machinery in that case leading to inefficiently operations. There are lack of professional of maritime industry specifically management and poor safety operations of pontoons ferry

Keywords : Mitigating challenges, Training, Maintenance, pontoon ferry, Safety Operation, Water transportation