How maritime liveries began and play identity and heritage role
In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, where ships often appear as mere specks on the horizon, a flash of color can reveal everything. The distinctive funnel markings, hull…
New Berth 19B at Mombasa Port to enable handling of super-sized vessels
The Port of Mombasa has long served as the economic heartbeat of East and Central Africa, connecting regional markets to global trade routes and facilitating the movement of millions of…
Maritime education and training in Kenya: Challenges and opportunities
Kenya’s maritime sector stands at a critical juncture. With the Port of Mombasa serving as one of Africa’s busiest gateways, a strategic coastline stretching over 500 kilometres along the Indian…
How Sea-Time crisis is hindering seafarer development in Africa
Africa stands at the threshold of a maritime renaissance. From port expansion and logistics corridors to the growth of the blue economy and offshore industries, the continent is increasingly recognizing…
OPINION Cadet training ships and the future of African maritime education
Many people in the policy making and even management levels have often narrowed the Africa’s maritime future to the number of ports it builds, the size of its shipping fleets,…
Mombasa Hosts Global Maritime Security Summit This Week
From 9 to 12 June 2026, Mombasa will once again assume its historic role as a crossroads of international maritime engagement when it hosts the IORIS ISC High-Level Summit. The…
EDITORIAL OPINION: Strengthening Lamu Port will synergize Mombasa and bolster Kenya’s Blue Economy
Kenya’s maritime sector stands at a pivotal moment. While Mombasa Port remains the heartbeat of our economy, handling the bulk of regional cargo and sustaining thousands of livelihoods, the numbers…
Why Japan’s UN engineering training mission to Kenya matters
Major Hiroya Takemori and three other personnel from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) are headed to Kenya under the United Nations Triangular Partnership Program (UNTPP) as part of military…
Concentration on sea time for cadets is clouding Kenya’s need for its own fleet
Since 2018, Kenya has signed shipboard training deals with major global lines like MSC, CMA CGM, and Maersk, as well as with several flag states. One notable thing is that…
Why Kenya urgently needs a marine accidents investigation board
Kenya’s maritime sector has grown steadily over the years, yet it remains dangerously exposed when it comes to investigating and preventing marine accidents. From ferry mishaps to small boat tragedies…