MV Skagit
MV Skagit was a Skagit Kalama-classScript error: No such module "Unsubst". passenger ferry originally operated by Washington State Ferries (WSF) from 1989–2009 and then in Tanzania until her sinking in Zanzibar in July 2012.
Operational history
Skagit and Template:MV were the only two ships of their class in the WSF fleet. Together they served on the Seattle-Vashon Island route (see King County Water Taxi).[1] In 2006, WSF was directed to end its passenger-only service, and in 2011 Skagit and Kalama were sold and transported to Tanzania to provide service between the mainland and Zanzibar.[2]
Sinking
On July 18, 2012, the vessel sank near Chumbe Island[3] while in ferry service in Tanzania. After departing Dar es Salaam bound for Unguja Island (Zanzibar) with more than 250 people on board, the ship struggled in rough seas and sank approximately Template:Convert from Unguja.[4] At least 146 were rescued while as many as 150 were still missing after a day of rescue operations.[5] Early reports attributed the disaster to high winds and overloading of passengers. The ship was certified for a maximum capacity of 250 yet officials said it had 290 aboard at the time.[6][7]
Outcome
The Zanzibar government blamed the disaster on the ship operating over too long of a distance, and the island's transportation minister resigned.[8] In addition, vessels had been warned not to make the crossing because of the high seas, according to Tanzania's chief meteorologist.[5] After SkagitTemplate:'s loss, Zanzibar barred sister ship MV Kalama from operating and later "deleted" her and three other ferries from its list of sea vessels for safety reasons.[8][9]
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- Template:Trim Template:Replace on YouTubeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — Capital Television News Tanzania, October 11, 2012
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- ↑ Route information, WSF, WSDOT
- ↑ Washington ferries destined for Tanzania, Washington State Department of Transportation, Friday, February 18, 2011. Accessed 18 February 2011.
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- ↑ a b Toll from former Vashon ferry sinking in Tanzania could hit 150 Template:Webarchive, Seattle Times, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Accessed 15 August 2012.
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