1985-built M/V Sengerema has been upgraded with new Schottel RudderPropeller propulsion system
With an space of over 23,000 sq. miles, Lake Victoria is the biggest lake in Africa—and an important useful resource for the 30 million individuals who stay on its shores.
Every day, virtually 40 ferries journey throughout the lake between Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. One of those is the M/V Sengerema. Built in 1985, the vessel transports passengers and automobiles throughout the southern a part of Lake Victoria seven days per week.
After greater than 30 years of use, the ferry’s present propulsion items reached their finish of life. The operator Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics Services Agency (TEMESA) had them modernized by the Songoro Marine Transport Boatyard, which selected Schottel with out hesitation.
“We have been successfully working with Schottel for many years and always experience good working relations, reliable propulsion systems and professional contacts who provide us with guidance and support throughout our projects,” says Major Songoro, common supervisor of family-owned Songoro Marine.
Accordingly, the brand new equipment set up featured two kind SRP 90 Schottel RudderPropellers that may very well be tailored to the prevailing vessel construction.
“Thanks to the customized concept, we were able to keep the effort as low as possible,” mentioned Michael Heibel, workforce supervisor modernization and conversion at Schottel. “That translated into minimal downtime for the customer. As a result of this solution, the operator not only benefits from an efficient propulsion system right now but also from reliable service in the future.”
Spay, Germany-headquartered Schottel has lengthy been a pacesetter within the African ferry market, the place greater than 60 ferries with its propulsion techniques are in operation.
Dirk Wagner, common supervisor Schottel Middle East, who’s accountable for gross sales and repair within the English-speaking nations of Africa, was significantly happy that this place may very well be additional improved with the modernization of the M/V Sengerema.
“The work paid off: not only did we restore a reliable lifeline for the people who live by Lake Victoria, but following on from this project, we were also able to win two contracts for delivering multiple RudderPropellers for two new ferries in the region,” he mentioned.
