MV Liemba Rehabilitation Project Reaches 32 Percent complete: Says TASHICO
👉 The MV Liemba Which Holds An Immense Historical Value As A German-Built Vessel From The WWI Era And Considered The Last Active German Imperial Navy Ship In The World Is Rehabilitated At A Cost Of 33bn/-.
By Prosper Makene, Senior Business Journalist
MWANZA. THE World’s oldest passenger ship, MV Liemba which is now in rehabilitation with an aim of giving back its new lease on life is now at 32 percent complete.
Speaking shortly after a visit to the MV Liemba rehabilitation in Kigoma, Tanzania Shipping Company Limited (TASHICO)’s Managing Director, Mr Eric Hamissi said that the progress of the rehabilitation of the historic ferry which plays as a vital lifeline for communities on Lake Tanganyika is going on well and it is now at 32 percent.
“I am here to visit the rehabilitation progress of MV Liemba which is now at 32 percent complete with the major repairs including hull and machinery repairs, modifications, and conversions to preserve the ship’s historical significance while ensuring its continued operation on Lake Tanganyika,” he said.
The TASHICO MD has further said that MV Liemba plays a vital lifeline for local residents, connecting remote communities and facilitating trade along the lake Tanganyika’s shores and its rehabilitation will benefit the local economy and improve transportation services.
“Once completed, the MV Liemba will boast a modern look while retaining its historic charm, continuing to serve as a symbol of resilience and endurance on Lake Tanganyika,” he said.
The MV Liemba which holds an immense historical value as a German-built vessel from the WWI era and considered the last active German Imperial Navy ship in the world is rehabilitated at a cost of 33bn/-.
The Croatian firm M/S Brodosplit JSC, in collaboration with the Dar es Salaam Merchant Group (DMG), has been contracted to carry out the repairs.
However, Citizens along Lake Tanganyika, particularly in Kigoma, are thrilled about the rehabilitation of the historic MV Liemba, saying the rehabilitation will significantly reduce water transport challenges on Lake Tanganyika, stimulating economic growth for communities living along the lake’s shores.
“We are excited about the rehabilitation project’s potential which is set to improve transportation services and boost our economy,” Mr Juma Ramadhani, a Kigoma based trader said.
Another Kigoma resident, Ms Joyce Charles, appreciates the government help on rehabilitating the old ship, saying that after completion the ship will be a critical mode of transport for many people living around the lake Tanganyika, providing a crucial connection to outside supplies and markets.
The MV Liemba can carry a total of 200 tonnes of cargo and up to 600 passengers. This historic ship, built in 1913 and launched on Lake Tanganyika in 1915, has been in operation for over a century, serving as a vital transportation link between Tanzania and Zambia. With its rehabilitation, the MV Liemba continues to play a significant role in the region’s economy and society.
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