Tanzania ferry ignored warnings, veered off course
A Tanzanian navy officer leads away a survivor of the ferry tragedy in Zanzibar. Photo/Fidelis Felix
The ill fated passenger ferry MV Skagit that sank in rough waters off Zanzibar last week killing at least 60 people failed to observe operating restrictions on routes.
Investigations by The EastAfrican have revealed that MV Skagit was restricted to sail in partially protected waters not more than 20 miles (32km) from a harbour of safe refuge.
