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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 82676, member: 636"]
Folks operating boats on Lake Tanganyika are stoked about a new rescue boat. Workers at the Kigodeko landing site in Kigoma say having a dedicated search and rescue vessel on the water will prevent tragedies when accidents happen. Their comments followed trials for a second rescue boat conducted by the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation, or TASAC.

Transporter Saidi Muhomi explained that the massive lake posed big challenges during emergencies before, often making rescue efforts difficult. He said the new boat's presence brings real hope for passenger and cargo crews alike. TASAC's regional officer in Kigoma, Adam Mamiro, added that this asset will also serve neighboring regions like Rukwa and Katavi.

A senior TASAC officer for inspection, Grayson Marwa, described the boat's modern gear. He noted its equipment helps pinpoint accident locations fast for quicker emergency response. This boat marks the second such rescue vessel tested on Lake Tanganyika, following earlier evaluations of a similar craft elsewhere.
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