EarthWise Ferries

25/11/2018

The Earthwise Ferries team is deeply saddened to hear of the tragedy on the lake last night with the overturning of the Blue Boat and subsequent loss of life. Our prayers are with all affected. May the souls of the deceased rest in peace.

12/01/2018

We are very pleased to announce a new updated look at the Earthwise Ferries website! Check us out.

05/01/2018

Maiden voyage today. Mwanza to Bukoba!

14/05/2016

The 2nd of two trucks containing parts for the Thain built 2 story house boat gets loaded and departed for NJ yesterday.

30/03/2016

Two custom props just arrived for the MV Bluebird. These will enable her to reach maximum efficiency and speed.

24/02/2016

The Kampala City Tour is a great one to look forward to when you visit Uganda. We will show you this amazing city!

Uganda’s Capital Kampala is being ranked the best East African capital city to live in, well better than Nairobi and Kigali. This is according to the latest

15/01/2016

A view of our wharf at Port Bell, Kampala. Notice that it is 4 floating containers. It gives us a total of 176 feet of commercial wharfage, plus 1280 square feet of dock space for our passengers.

15/01/2016

Sailing past sister ship MV Amani on the way to perform sea trials on MV Bluebird.

15/01/2016

Sister ferries MV Amani (right) and MV Bluebird moored at the EarthWise dock in Port Bell, Kampala.

30/12/2015

I'm really saddened by the passing of our Captain Stanslaus Okwalinga. He was our senior colleague, a friend, a Manager, a commander and a Papa. He rested on 26th December and was buried yesterday 28th December 2015.

He was an extraordinary man. There are many worldwide who will mourn deeply his passing as his was a life of service, love, compassion and excellence.

I was lucky to have met Captain Okwalinga in 2012 when I interviewed him and recruited him then as a Chief mate (2nd in command) on our first ferry MV Amani. We connected so easily and intensely too. He proved himself as a loyal, committed and experienced sailor who indeed within a year become the Senior Captain of the vessel. I have happy memories of spending time with him back then and together with the other colleagues have learnt a lot from him and will miss him dearly as a mentor and teacher.

The last three weeks have been very heavy for me as well with so much happening in the business and yet my friend was laying in hospital and needing rest so much that I would not consult him on marine issues the way I usually did. We were fortunate to still be involved in his last days when he was in hospital both financially, emotionally and spiritually. He was a very strong man and I was certain he would bounce back from his ailment and I always told him that whenever we talked. But God had other plans for him and chose to call him back at this time. He is the creator and cannot be questioned.

Not only has EarthWise Ferries Uganda lost a sailor of his caliber, but also Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania too as his experience benefited greatly all these countries sharing the Lake Victoria especially. His is a gap so difficult to replace.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories of Chief Okwa as he was commonly known help us cope. May our hearts always be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Remembering and praying especially for the immediate family at this time of loss and always.

May our Captain, Commander, Friend and Papa rest in eternal peace.

For God and My Country.

Allan Emejeit,
On behalf of the Directors, Management and Staff - EarthWise Ferries Uganda.

03/12/2015

Merry Christmas from the staff and crew of Earthwise Ferries!

10/09/2015

Sea trials are going well on the MV Bluebird! We look forward to placing her in service soon. Keep an eye on this page for service information.