![]() ![]() He said government deliberately embarked on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with Mota-Engil having realised that shipping is a capital intensive business. Kasaila said the water transport sub-sector and access to efficient water transport services is an important catalyst for economic growth as it facilitates growth of many sub-sectors, resulting in poverty reduction. ![]() As government, we want to encourage strong collaboration and partnership with the private sector with the emphasis on local manufacturing,” he said. “In the past, vessels were constructed in overseas shipyards and were just assembled here. I am reliably informed that this vessel is the first to be constructed at this shipyard. “As I was being taken around during the maiden cruise, I was greatly impressed by the quality of facilities of the vessel. MV Chilembwe capture at Monkey Bay shipyard Kasaila, speaking during the launch of the 120-passenger ship at Monkey Bay shipyard, said the new and modern facilities in the ship will make any traveller feel at ease. Malawi’s Minister of Transport and Public Works Francis Kasaila has described the $8 million (K4 billion) newly-constructed MV Chilembwe as an impressive ship, which will facilitate growth of other subsectors, including tourism, manufacturing, health, education and mining. ![]()
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