MV Butiama

History
Tanzania
NameMV Butiama
NamesakeButiama town
OperatorMarine Services Company Limited
RouteMwanza to Nansio
Acquired1980
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage100 tonnes
Capacity180 passengers

MV Butiama is a passenger and cargo vessel which is operated by the Marine Services Company Limited of Tanzania since 1980.

History

MV Butiama was built in 1980 as one of the smallest ships[clarification needed].[1]

Revamp

After the ship had stopped its service in 2014, the government spent TSh 4.9 billion to renovate it.[2][3] In August 2020, the newly revamped Butiama returned to service after a long hiatus and started operating between Mwanza and Nansio on Ukerewe Island.[4] It has the capacity for 180 passengers and 100 tonnes of cargo.[5]

References

  1. ^ "ENZI ZA USAFIRI WA MELI INAVYORUDI ZIWA VICTORIA". Habari Leo. February 18, 2020.
  2. ^ "NEW-LOOK VICTORIA, BUTIAMA SHIPS BACK IN SERVICE SUNDAY". Habari Leo. August 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Tanzania: MV Butiama Lined Up for 1.33 Billion/ - Repairs". All Africa. June 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "MV Butiama revamp great news for Ukerewe residents". IPP Media. August 20, 2020.
  5. ^ "NEW-LOOK VICTORIA, BUTIAMA SHIPS BACK IN SERVICE SUNDAY". Daily News. August 14, 2020.