MV Butiama
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MV Butiama is a passenger and cargo vessel which is operated by the Marine Services Company Limited of Tanzania since 1980.
| History | |
|---|---|
 Tanzania | |
| Name | MV Butiama |
| Namesake | Butiama town |
| Operator | Marine Services Company Limited |
| Route | Mwanza to Nansio |
| Acquired | 1980 |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 100 tonnes |
| Capacity | 180 passengers |
History
MV Butiama was built in 1980 as one of the smallest ships[clarification needed].[1]
Revamp
After the ship had stopped its service in 2014, the government spent TSh 4.9 billion to renovate it.[2][3] In August 2020, the newly revamped Butiama returned to service after a long hiatus and started operating between Mwanza and Nansio on Ukerewe Island.[4] It has the capacity for 180 passengers and 100 tonnes of cargo.[5]