| Project Name | Maritime Communications for Safety on Lake Victoria Project | | Project Objectives | (i) To improve safety of navigation and security on Lake Victoria for the benefit of communities who depend on it for their livelihood as well as commercial shipping; (ii) To bring efficient and affordable communication to Lake Victoria Basin communities. | | Duration and Cost | Four years at US$20 million from investors and Development Partners | | Phases | Project Formulation Stage: Started in November 2008 and will end in June 2010. Implementation of the telecommunications network, maritime search and rescue coordination centre (Mwanza) and 10 rescue stations (FY2010-2012); Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Implementation of medium term search and rescue facilities (FY2012-2014): Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda | | Main components | - Lake Victoria Maritime Communications Network. This component provides for a wireless communication system, based upon appropriate technology, incorporating both commercial and safety aspects (non-commercial) and specifically adapted to meet maritime requirements by allowing two-way contact between boats in distress and emergency rescue coordination centres.
- Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. This component provides capacity to process distress signals and coordinate search and rescue activities on Lake Victoria.
- Search and Rescue (SAR) institutions. This component seeks to establish SAR facilities on Lake Victoria to save lives and enhance security.
- Capacity building. This component seeks to provide resources necessary for the effective project coordination, management and execution.
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