New direct Ferry from Uganda to Tanzania

Hi, I've read about a new ferry service about to be put in place across Lake Victoria by a US company called EarthWise Venture.

As seen on their website:
«Today, it is estimated that at least 1,600 people move from Kampala, Uganda to Mwanza, Tanzania on a daily basis. For most of these travelers, the only transport option available for this trip is a grueling, multi-country, bus trip on deteriorating roads that can take two days to complete. Connection between the other cities around the lake is equally problematic. There is a great need to offer passengers like this a safe and fast passage across the lake.

EarthWise Ventures, Inc. is responding to the above needs by gathering together a consortium of African and American companies in a joint venture to launch a boat manufacturing company in Kampala, Uganda, and bringing ferry service back to Lake Victoria.»

Does anybody have more information on this? I saw on a news article that service will commence in December 2010, is it true?

Thanks!

Please, if you get any information regarding this subject let me know
I'm traveling to Mwanza from Dar Es Salam - wishing ti reach KAmpala by boat:)
all the best
simon