MV Butiama

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

History
Tanzania
Name: MV Butiama
Namesake: Butiama town
Operator: Marine Services Company Limited
Route: Mwanza to Nansio
Acquired: 1980
Status: In service
General characteristics
Tonnage: 100 tonnes
Capacity: 180 passengers

History

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

Revamp

After the ship had stopped its service in 2014, the government spent 4.9b/- 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.
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