Construction of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Underway in Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania

The construction of Maritime Rescue coordination centre (MRCC) is underway in Ilemela, Mwanza City in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Already the construction of the ground floor of the main office and the first floor is at thirty eight percent.

The construction of the centre that will cost USD 1,870,000 officially kicked off in December 13^th, 2023.

The Government of Uganda (GoU) and the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) through the Lake Victoria Basic Commission (LVBC) and with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) procured a contractor to Design and build the centre.

LVBC Executive Secretary Dr Masinde Bwire expressed his satisfaction with the progress.

Bwire said, “I am pleased with the progress so far and call upon the contractor to speed up so that we can beat the deadline”.

Executive Secretary Dr Masinde Bwire with contractors at the site 

Upon completion, the rescue centre will help in improving maritime safety within the East African
Community.