Tanzania floats East Africa’s largest ship

Tanzania's MV Mwanza Hapa Kazi Tu

Tanzania's MV Mwanza Hapa Kazi Tu, East Africa's largest-ever domestically manufactured fresh water passenger and cargo ship. PHOTO | THE CITIZEN

By  Bird

What you need to know:

  • The ship can carry 1,200 passengers, 400 tonnes of cargo, 20 small vehicles and three trucks.
  • The vessel will have a VVIP section for national leaders as well as regular VIP facilities including a first-class section.

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