Locally assembled sea vessel, MV 001, has made eight successful deep-sea excursions in Kenya, helping fishermen haul in 6,117kg fish since its first voyage.
The vessel construction was funded by the Mombasa government and the KCB Foundation for Sh15 million.
The 10-tonne capacity vessel was launched in November last year by Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho. The first voyage was on November 24.
On Sunday, the fishermen brought 986kg after a three-day fishing expedition in the deep sea, within the 200 nautical miles of the Kenyan coast.
In the first seven trips, at least 5,131kg fish were caught.
Captain Swaleh Ramadhan said the vessel has increased their earnings.
Before, they had to use small boats that could not venture into deep waters.
2017 The Star, Kenya