Kenya’s Twin Ports Show Trade Momentum — Now Lamu Must Accelerate
The latest Kenya Ports Authority vessel schedule for the next fortnight offers a clear snapshot of the nation’s maritime pulse. Between 5 and 16 October, the Port of Mombasa is…
Investing in Kenya’s Next Wave of Seafarers: Why Engagement Today Secures Tomorrow’s Maritime Future
In remarks that are both personal and strategically significant, Craig De Savoye, General Manager (Africa) at Wilhelmsen Ship Management, describes addressing roughly 300 students and early-career seafarers over two days…
Precaution or Overreach? MSC’s Kenyan Crew Suspension and the Fragile Balance of Global Maritime Labour
In a stark notice issued in mid-October 2026, MSC Cruises moved to temporarily suspend the embarkation of its Kenyan crew members. Citing “recent public health developments in Kenya,” the company…
A United Front or a Union in Transition? Reflections on the Seafarers Union of Kenya’s 2026 Annual Conference
On 7 October 2026, at Ronald Ngala Social Hall in Mombasa, the Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK) convened its Annual Conference under a banner of aspiration: “A united Seafaring community…
Beyond the Labels: Why Understanding DP1, DP2, and DP3 Is Fundamental to Offshore Safety and Risk Management
In modern offshore operations, a vessel’s ability to hold precise position and heading without anchors is not a convenience—it is often the thin line between efficient work and catastrophe. Dynamic…
Women at the Helm: Why Ambassador Nancy Karigithu’s Presence at Sagarmanthan 2026 Signals a Necessary Shift in Global Ocean Governance
In early October 2026, New Delhi will host the third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue. Organised by India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in partnership with the…
Strengthening Corporate Health Ecosystems: Lessons from the KPA–Kenya Airways Benchmark Engagement
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has rightly earned recognition for sustained corporate social investment (CSI) in medical programmes that deliver free healthcare and outreach to underserved and rural communities. A…
The Return of Deadly Somali Piracy: It’s Not About If, But Who and Where
Five seafarers are dead. A hijacked tanker, under U.S. sanctions, has been recovered after five months in pirate hands. The waters off Somalia have once again become a theater of…
Harvest Day for Kenyan Seafarers: October 7 Must Become a Turning Point
There are moments in the life of a labour movement when a meeting becomes much more than a meeting. It becomes a test of conscience, leadership and collective responsibility. For…
This Is Our Poem: What Mutabaruka’s “Dis Poem” Says to Kenyan Seafarers
On October 7, 2026, Kenyan seafarers will gather at Ronald Ngala Social Hall for the Annual Conference of the Seafarers Union of Kenya. This should be more than a calendar…