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Tanzania Launches Africa's Largest Inland Passenger Ferry: Local Media

Tanzania Launches Africa's Largest Inland Passenger Ferry: Local Media

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Tanzania Launches Africa's Largest Inland Passenger Ferry: Local MediaHere are the main specifications of the vessel MV New Mwanza, according to the... 26.01.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Tanzania Launches Africa's Largest Inland Passenger Ferry: Local MediaHere are the main specifications of the vessel MV New Mwanza, according to the shipbuilder Tashico: Dimensions: 92.6 meters long, 17 meters wide, 3,500 tonnes. Capacity: 1,200 passengers, 20 cars, and 400 tonnes of cargo. Speed: 16 knots (approximately 30 km/h). This modern four-deck vessel significantly reduces crossing times on Lake Victoria.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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