Capsized MV Nyerere. Ferries in Tanzania are “exceedingly dangerous,”
said Neil Baird, a retired maritime publisher who has been tracking
ferry accidents for decades. “It’s human error. Criminal incompetence
would be the best way of putting.” PHOTO | FILE
In Summary
Tanzania has one of the worst ferry
safety records in the world, says the Worldwide Ferry Safety Assn. in
New York. There have been several deadly accidents on Lake Victoria and
the Indian Ocean
MV Nyerere, which capsized on Lake Victoria 10
days ago and killed 228 people, was finally pulledout of the lake
Friday, bringing to an end rescue operations that had lasted eight days.
The announcement was made by the minister for Works, Transport and Communications Isaac Kamwelwe on Friday.
Los Angeles. For those who monitor worldwide boat safety, the fact that one of the latest ferry
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