The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Works and Transport will ensure MV Kalangala, one of the major marine vessels plying from the main land in Entebbe to Kalangala undergoes major servicing in February this year. Sadala Musoke, the managing director of Nation Oil Distributors limited, the company that …
Read More »Works ministry clears MV Kalangala for extra Chrismas trips
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has cleared MV Kalangala to make extra trips during the festive season. The clearance through Nation Oil Distributors Limited, the company that operates MV Kalangala is part of the efforts by the Ministry to manage increased number of tourists …
Read More »MV Kalangala misses major servicing
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MV Kalangala, the Marine Vessel that plies the Entebbe – Kalangala route has missed servicing and maintenance again. The vessel is supposed to undergo servicing annually. However, the marine vessel despite undergoing incomplete servicing in March 2018 has not been taken for routine repairs. MV …
Read More »MV Vanessa starts weekend trips to Kalangala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MV Vanessa, the new Vessel operated by Mwanza Maritime Department is scheduled to start plying the Entebbe-Kalangala route. The vessel will be supplementing MV Kalangala to transport people and cargo to and from the Island district. Vanessa that carries 54 passengers docks both at Lutoboka …
Read More »MV Kalangala maintenance operations, survey called off indefinitely
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nation Oil Distributors Limited has called off the scheduled maintenance and survey of MV Kalangala citing the delayed arrival of engineers from Lloyds. MV Kalangala was scheduled to ceases operations today to allow for maintenance and survey for insurance purposes. The vessel has been …
Read More »Leaders, hoteliers raise concern over safety of MV Kalangala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kalangala authorities and hotel owners are pessimistic about the safety of MV Kalangala to handle the high volume of travelers during the festive season. MV Kalangala plies the Entebbe- Kalangala route on Lake Victoria. The ferry conducts one return route each day. It sets off …
Read More »Boat accident: MV Kalangala on spotlight
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MV Kalangala, the marine vessel plying Nakiwogo in Entebbe to Lutoboka landing site in Kalangala island has triggered complaints in the recent months ranging from inefficiency, overloading and engine defaults from travelers. Last week, Ministry of Works and Transport issued new guidelines to Nation Oil …
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