Mozambican-owned MV Chambo was quite an important multi-purpose vessel sailing on Lake Malawi
* It connected residents of Likoma and Chizumulu islands to mainland Malawi and for cross-border business people * Its design supported operations in shallow waters, with a shallow draft and drop-down ramp allowing for beach berthing where port facilities are limited * Designed to transport up to 100 passengers, and 10 tonnes of cargo including vehicles via a front ramp * MV Illala moors away from the lake coast where there are no port facilities and passengers are ferried to shore by privately-
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* It connected residents of Likoma and Chizumulu islands to mainland Malawi and for cross-border business people * Its design supported operations in shallow waters, with a shallow draft and drop-down ramp allowing for beach berthing where port facilities are limited * Designed to transport up to 100 passengers, and 10 tonnes of cargo including vehicles via a front ramp * MV Illala moors away from the lake coast where there are no port facilities and passengers are ferried to shore by privately-owned boats Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira The sinking...
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- October 13, 2026
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