Likoni Ferry
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| Likoni Ferry | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Mombasa, Kenya |
| Waterway | Kilindini Harbour |
| Transit type | Pedestrian and vehicular ferry |
| System length | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| No. of vessels | Mv Harambee Mv Pwani Mv Kilindini Mv Nyayo |
| No. of terminals | Mombasa and Likoni |
| Operator | Kenya Ferry Service |
The Likoni Ferry is a boat service across the Kilindini Harbour, serving both the island city of Mombasa and the Kenyan mainland town of Likoni. Two double-ended ferries alternate across the harbour, carrying both road and foot traffic.
[edit] Mtongwe Disaster
On April 27, 1994, a ferry bound for the mainland capsized just 40 meters from port, killing 272 of the 400 people on board[1]. Following the disaster, it was reported that the capacity for the ship was 300. As of 2005, the Kenya Ferry Service had compensated 81 families a total of KSh36,902,472 ($486,840 USD)[2].
