Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) is a duly incorporated Tanzanian company based in Mwanza. Prior to registration as a fully-fledged company in 1997, MSCL was an integral part of Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC). The company has more than 50 years of experience in maritime transport across Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa. MSCL services across the three lakes serves as a linchpin for the communities along the lakes and provides intermodal connectivity for the Northern and Central Corridors as well as East and Central African countries bordering the lakes.
MSCL has the fleet of 15 vessels for both Passengers and Cargo transportation. Nine (9) of these vessels are deployed in Lake Victoria, 3 in Lake Tanganyika and 2 in Lake Nyasa. The fleet is made up of 8 Passenger-Cargo vessels, 2 Oil Tankers, 1 Wagon Ferry, 1 Tug, 2 self-propelled barges and one tourist boat.
Mission
To provide a leading, dependable, reliable, predictable, safe and security-conscious business, serving well its customers in East African Lakes of Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa.
Vision
To be the most competitive, reliable, safe and customer oriented lake transportation Company.
Core Values
These include customer focus, good cooperate governance, teamwork, environmental friendly and total quality Management.
Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) is a Government owned company which provides services for cargo on Lake Tanganyika, Lake Nyasa, Lake Victoria. The Company also serves Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Malawi and Kenya