The MV Chambo is a passenger ship operating on Lake Malawi. It is named after the local name for cichlids living in the lake, Chambo. Because the MV Ilala is out of service regularly for maintenance, the Chambo was acquired to assure uninterrupted service between the Malawian side of the lake, the Mozambican shore and Likoma Island.[2] Vehicles can board the ship using the mount at the front of vessel.

History
NameMV Chambo
OperatorMalawi Shipping Company
Port of registryMalawi Nkhata Bay
RouteNkhata Bay -Matengula
BuilderDamen
Statusin service
General characteristics
Length32 meters
Beam7 meters
Installed powerdiesel, 2x Caterpillar C32 TTA
Propulsionscrew
Speed22 knots
Capacity100 passengers; 10 tons cargo[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Ilala & Malawi Shipping Company - Lilongwe". Archived from the original on 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
  2. ^ "New vessel to replace Ilala on Lake Malawi: It's MV Chambo | Malawi Nyasa Times – Malawi breaking news in Malawi". Archived from the original on 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2015-01-22.