Outcry in Mombasa as huge ship nearly crashes heavy laden passenger ferry

A near-collision between a ship and ferry loaded with hundreds of passengers has raised concerns over the safety of Likoni crossing channel in Mombasa.

The gigantic oil tanker was entering the Kilindini Harbour when it came within seconds and metres of colliding with a ferry with close to 2,000 passengers and vehicles. Maritime experts warn a collision would have resulted in hundreds of deaths through drowning and fire coupled with massive pollution of the channel.