A Professional Maritime Blog for Advancing Africa’s Maritime Industry
Yesterday (July 12, 2026), as the global maritime community observed Sea Sunday under the theme “Harbors of Hope: The Church Alongside Seafarers”, the Kenya Coast Guard Service joined the Mission…
The recent visit by beneficiaries of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Program to the Port of Mombasa was far more than an educational tour. It was a powerful affirmation…
As the final welds are completed on the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), East Africa stands at a defining moment in its economic history. With commercial exports expected…
For more than two decades, the Danish flag above Maersk’s headquarters signified more than corporate pre-eminence. It was the industry’s moral compass—the standard against which operational excellence, commercial discipline, and…
The world moves on the backs of giants, yet we rarely see them. Every day, nearly 90 percent of global trade crosses the oceans aboard merchant ships crewed by approximately…
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital innovation, it is easy to overlook the physical infrastructure that sustains global commerce. Yet more than 90 percent of world…
For centuries, maritime chokepoints have dictated the rhythm of global commerce. Today, the Strait of Hormuz—a waterway through which nearly 20% of global oil supply once flowed—has become a case…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has once again extended a financial lifeline to countless taxpayers, but it is a lifeline that comes with a very sharp expiration date. The re-introduction…
In a small primary school in Matsangoni, Kilifi County, something remarkable happened. More than 1,000 residents—men, women, and children—walked through the gates of Matsangoni Primary School not for lessons, but…
On June 26, 2026, the Kenya Ship Agents Association (KSAA) joined seafarers, maritime stakeholders, and industry leaders at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa to commemorate the Day of the…