In Memory of Mohamed Feisal – “Bahji”
In Memory of Mohamed Feisal – “Bahji” Today, we come together to remember Mohamed Feisal, known affectionately to his family, colleagues, and the wider shipping community as Bahji. A steady…
A New Dawn for Kenya’s Seafarers: Turning Commitment into Concrete Action
The final day of the Tripartite National Workshop on the effective implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), marked more than just the conclusion of three days of…
EDITORIAL: One Voice, One Course—Why the Mombasa Seafarers’ Unity Pact Matters
Last Thursday’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at Swahili Pot in Mombasa might appear, at first glance, to be merely another ceremonial gathering of maritime stakeholders. In truth, it…
The Need and Importance of Gen Z Joining the Seafaring Profession in the Western Indian Ocean Region
Introduction The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region—encompassing coastal states such as Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Mauritius,Comoroes,Madagascar, and Seychelles—commands a vast coastline, strategic shipping lanes, and immense Blue Economy potential.…
Investing in Kenya’s Maritime Future: Why Cadet Development Must Remain a National Priority
As the global maritime community observed the 2026 Day of the Seafarer under the theme “Carrying World Trade, Carrying the Risks,” the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) delivered a decisive statement…
An Editorial Opinion:Seafaring Profession: Serving humanity at sea and ashore in the 21st Century
As the world prepares to mark the Day of the Seafarer on 25 June 2026, the global maritime community has an opportunity to reflect on one of humanity’s most essential…
Harbour of Harmony: How Performance Excellence United Kenya’s Ports
For decades, the relationship between port management and dockworkers has been characterized by tension, mistrust, and adversarial negotiations across maritime facilities worldwide. Yet something remarkable has emerged along Kenya’s Indian…