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MV Songea

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MV Songea on Lake Nyasa
History
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NameMV Songea
Acquired1974
FateTransferred to Tanzania
History
Tanzania
NameMV Songea
OperatorMSCL
Acquired1977
Statusin service
General characteristics
TypeFerry
Speed10 knots
Capacity
  • 200 passengers
  • 40 tonne cargo

MV Songea is a ferry operated by the Marine Services Company Limited of Tanzania on Lake Nyasa.[1]

In 2000 the Songea was described as being indefinitely out of service.[2] As of 2024 the Songea was unreliable and often required repair.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "MV Songea". Marine Services Company Limited. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  2. ^ Finlay, Hugh (2000). East Africa. Lonely Planet. p. 483. ISBN 9780864426765. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  3. ^ The Rough Guide to Tanzania. Apa Publications. 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.