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'''Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL)''' is a Tanzanian company that operates ], ]s and ] on three of the ] namely ], ] and ]. It provides services to neighbouring ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mot.go.tz/index.php/affiliations/marine_services_company_limited_mscl/ |title=MoT Affiliation |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website= |publisher=] |accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sumatraccc.go.tz/mode-of-transport/marine/ |title=Marine Transport |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website= |publisher=SUMATRA Consumer Consultative Council |accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> '''Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL)''' is a Tanzanian company that operates ], ]s, and ] on three of the ], namely ], ], and ]. It provides services to neighbouring ], the ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mot.go.tz/index.php/affiliations/marine_services_company_limited_mscl/ | title=MoT Affiliation | publisher=] | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sumatraccc.go.tz/mode-of-transport/marine/ | title=Marine Transport | publisher=SUMATRA Consumer Consultative Council |accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref>


==History== ==History==
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==Corporate affairs== ==Corporate affairs==
It is wholly owned by the ]. Its initial ] consists of 1,000 shares each with a nominal value of MSCL is wholly owned by the ]. Its initial ] consists of 1,000 shares each with a nominal value of
] 1,000 each.<ref name = "profile">{{cite web |url=http://mscl.go.tz/profile.html |title=MSCL Profile |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website= |publisher=MSCL |accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> The company's head office is in the northern city of ] at the shores of Lake Victoria and maintains two branch offices in ] and ]. It also has two liaison offices in ] and ]. ] 1,000 each.<ref name = "profile">{{cite web | url=http://mscl.go.tz/profile.html | title=MSCL Profile | publisher=MSCL | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> The company's head office is in the northern city of ] at the shores of Lake Victoria and maintains two branch offices in ] and ]. It also has two liaison offices in ] and ].


==Services== ==Services==
Passenger services on Lake Tanganyika to neighbouring countries include ] in Zambia, ] in Burundi; and ], ] & ] in DR Congo. The company also plies on Lake Nyasa between ] in southern Tanzania and ] in Malawi.<ref name = "profile"/> Passenger services on Lake Tanganyika to neighbouring countries include ] in Zambia; ] in Burundi; and ], ], and ] in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company also plies on Lake Nyasa between ] in southern Tanzania and ] in Malawi.<ref name = "profile"/>


Between July 2013 and April 2014, MSCL transported 231,866 passengers and 41,234 tonnes of cargo.<ref name="budget">{{cite web |url=http://parliament.go.tz/docs/da832-HOTUBA---UCHUKUZI.pdf |title= Hotuba ya Waziri Mwakyembe |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= 2014 |website= |publisher= ] |page=43 |language=Kiswahili |trans_title=Minister Mwakyembe's budget speech |format=] |accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> Between July 2013 and April 2014, MSCL transported 231,866 passengers and 41,234 tonnes of cargo.<ref name="budget">{{cite web | url=http://parliament.go.tz/docs/da832-HOTUBA---UCHUKUZI.pdf | title= Hotuba ya Waziri Mwakyembe | date= 2014 | publisher= ] | page=43 | language=Kiswahili | trans_title=Minister Mwakyembe's budget speech | format=] | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref>


==Fleet== ==Fleet==
Most of its fleet is located on Lake Victoria and includes {{MV|Victoria}}, the former ]. {{MV|Liemba}} (formerly the ] SMS ''Graf von Goetzen'') was built in 1913 and still operates on Lake Tanganyika. Its livery appears to be the same as TRC's predecessor, the ]: white hull above the waterline, white superstructure and buff funnel. The hull below the waterline appears to be dark red.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mscl.go.tz/services.html |title=MSC Vessels and Capacities |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website= |publisher=MSCL |accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> Most of its fleet is located on Lake Victoria and includes {{MV|Victoria}}, the former ]. {{MV|Liemba}} (formerly the ] SMS ''Graf von Goetzen'') was built in 1913 and still operates on Lake Tanganyika. Its livery appears to be the same as TRC's predecessor, the ]: white hull above the waterline, white superstructure and buff funnel. The hull below the waterline appears to be dark red.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://mscl.go.tz/services.html | title=MSC Vessels and Capacities | publisher=MSCL | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref>


===Current=== ===Current===
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===Future=== ===Future===
In 2014, Transport Minister ] informed the parliament that the government's plans to purchase three new vessels from Denmark has been delayed to June 2015 due to an increase in costs by 163 per cent. The acquisition will cost US$ 74.9 million and will take three years. He also stated that discussions with the ]n government are on-going in order to procure three vessels.<ref name="budget"/> In 2014, Transport Minister ] informed the Tanzanian parliament that the government's plan to purchase three new vessels from Denmark has been delayed until June 2015 because of a 163 percent increase in costs. The acquisition will cost US$ 74.9 million and will take three years. He also stated that discussions with the ]n government are on-going to procure three vessels.<ref name="budget"/>


==References== ==References==

Revision as of 21:53, 24 September 2014

Marine Services Company Limited
MV Victoria at Bukoba Port in Lake Victoria.
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FormerlyTRC Marine Division
Company typeGovernment-owned corporation
IndustryShipping, transportation
Founded8 December 1997 (1997-12-08)
HeadquartersMwanza, Tanzania
Number of locations5
Area served African Great Lakes
Key peopleP. S. Kaija (Ag. GM)
ServicesPassenger and cargo
Total equityTSh 1 million (nominal value)
OwnerTanzanian Government (100%)
Websitewww.mscl.go.tz

Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) is a Tanzanian company that operates ferries, cargo ships, and tankers on three of the African Great Lakes, namely Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Nyasa. It provides services to neighbouring Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Malawi.

History

Prior to its incorporation in 1997, MSCL was an integral part of the Tanzania Railways Corporation, which was formed in 1977 after the dissolution of the East African Railways and Harbours Corporation.

In 1996, MV Bukoba capsized whilst travelling from Bukoba to Mwanza due to overloading. Hundreds of passengers lost their lives.

Corporate affairs

MSCL is wholly owned by the Government of Tanzania. Its initial share capital consists of 1,000 shares each with a nominal value of TSh 1,000 each. The company's head office is in the northern city of Mwanza at the shores of Lake Victoria and maintains two branch offices in Kigoma and Kyela. It also has two liaison offices in Dar es Salaam and Kampala.

Services

Passenger services on Lake Tanganyika to neighbouring countries include Mpulungu in Zambia; Bujumbura in Burundi; and Kalemie, Uvira, and Baraka in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company also plies on Lake Nyasa between Mbamba Bay in southern Tanzania and Nkhata Bay in Malawi.

Between July 2013 and April 2014, MSCL transported 231,866 passengers and 41,234 tonnes of cargo.

Fleet

Most of its fleet is located on Lake Victoria and includes MV Victoria, the former Royal Mail Ship. MV Liemba (formerly the Imperial German Navy's SMS Graf von Goetzen) was built in 1913 and still operates on Lake Tanganyika. Its livery appears to be the same as TRC's predecessor, the East African Railways and Harbours Corporation: white hull above the waterline, white superstructure and buff funnel. The hull below the waterline appears to be dark red.

Current

MV Liemba (built in 1913) is the oldest vessel in the fleet.
MV Iringa at Liuli harbour.
Ship Built Rehabilitated Speed (kn) Passengers Cargo (t) Lake served
MV Butiama 1980 – 12.5 200 100 Victoria
MV Clarias 1961 1993 10.5 290 10 Victoria
MV Iringa 1974 1988 10 139 5 Nyasa
MV Liemba 1913 1993 10.5 600 200 Tanganyika
ML Maindi 1938 1972 8 – 120 Victoria
MV Mwongozo 1982 1992 11 800 80 Tanganyika
MT Nyangumi 1958 1995 9 – 350 Victoria
MT Sangara 1981 – 9 – 350 Tanganyika
MV Serengeti 1988 – 9.5 593 350 Victoria
MV Songea 1974 1994 10 212 40 Nyasa
MV Umoja 1964 – 11 – 1,200 Victoria
MT Ukerewe 1938 1972 – – 740 Victoria
MV Victoria 1960 1989 12.5 1,200 200 Victoria
ML Wimbi 1938 1972 8 – 120 Victoria

Future

In 2014, Transport Minister Harrison Mwakyembe informed the Tanzanian parliament that the government's plan to purchase three new vessels from Denmark has been delayed until June 2015 because of a 163 percent increase in costs. The acquisition will cost US$ 74.9 million and will take three years. He also stated that discussions with the South Korean government are on-going to procure three vessels.

References

  1. "MoT Affiliation". Ministry of Transport (Tanzania). Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  2. "Marine Transport". SUMATRA Consumer Consultative Council. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  3. ^ "MSCL Profile". MSCL. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  4. "Lake Victoria tragedy". asahi-net.or.jp. 1996. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Hotuba ya Waziri Mwakyembe" (PDF) (in Kiswahili). Parliament of Tanzania. 2014. p. 43. Retrieved 24 September 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. "MSC Vessels and Capacities". MSCL. Retrieved 24 September 2014.

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Tanzania Marine Services Company Limited ships
Motor ships
Motor tankers
  • Nyangumi
  • Sangara
  • Ukerewe
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