The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) has explained that in accordance with its strict safety policy and maritime guidelines the MV Kimbia on Wednesday had to return to the Goods Wharf after setting sail for Kumaka, when one of the generators on the vessel failed.
A press release from the T&HD General Manager said that “in accordance with our strict safety policy and adherence to the maritime guidelines, the vessel returned to the Goods Wharf because it is mandatory and prudent that vessels operating in open or semi-confined waters have two or more serviceable generators.”
The passengers were duly informed of the problem and were advised that the
