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 | |
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Name | MV Mtendere |
Operator | Malawi Shipping Company |
Port of registry | Monkey Bay |
Route | Monkey Bay - Chilumba |
Status | out of service, stored in Monkey Bay |
General characteristics | |
Installed power | diesel |
Propulsion | screw |