DAE ES SALAAM, Dec. 8 -- THE government through its marine firm, Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) has injected 152bn/- in reviving three vessels and financing the construction of a slipway at Mwanza South Port in Mwanza region.
Speaking yesterday in Mwanza on the status of the projects, MSCL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eric Hamis said an ambitious project of constructing a mega ship to be named 'MV Mwanza-Hapa Kazi Tu has reached 50 per cent of its implementation.
The mega ship, with the capacity to carry 1,200 passengers, 400 tonnes of cargo, 20 small vehicles and three trucks, is expected to cost US dollars 39m ( about 89.7bn/- ).
It will operate on Lake Victoria waters upon completion.
According to Mr Hamisi, the government h...