MV Mtendere

The MV Mtendere (Chichewa for 'peace') is a ferry, which used to serve passenger and cargo service on Lake Malawi. As of 2014, it is out of service and is stored at the port of Monkey Bay. It is planned to break the ship and recycle its parts. [1] Former services offered by the Mtendere are now being operated by the MV Ilala.

History
NameMV Mtendere
OperatorMalawi Shipping Company
Port of registryNyasaland Malawi Monkey Bay
RouteMonkey Bay - Chilumba
Statusout of service, stored in Monkey Bay
General characteristics
Installed powerdiesel
Propulsionscrew

See also

Transport in Malawi

References
  1. "Malawi Shipping Company set to launch new passenger vessel on Lake Malawi".
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