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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Kenya Ships Agents Association’s recent disclosure that Lamu Port recorded more than 167 vessel calls between January and September 2026 is more than a milestone statistic. It is evidence…
On 15 October 2026, ministers responsible for shipping, maritime affairs, trade and commerce will gather at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam for the 10th Assembly of Ministers…