Zanzibar launches its “Falcon of the Sea" for more income generation
On Monday, April 25, Azama Marine inaugurated Kilimanjaro 8, "The Falcon of the Sea," one of their newest ships operating on the Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar route.
Kilimanjaro 8 was constructed in Hobart, the capital of Australia's island state of Tasmania, over the course of 18 months, according to Mr. Abubakar Aziz Salim, managing director of Azam Marine, who was present at the unveiling.
Mr. Salim claims that it is a contemporary ship with a 631 passenger capacity. It has three classes: economy, with a capacity for 559 passengers; VIP, with 56 seats; and Royal Class, with 16 seats. It is powered by two 8,000 horsepower engines.
Source: Business Insider Africa