A Professional Maritime Blog for Advancing Africa’s Maritime Industry
For decades, Africa has spoken eloquently about the promise of its blue economy while quietly importing much of the expertise required to manage it. Our ports have expanded. Our shipping…
The decision by the Maritime Organization for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa (MOESNA) to validate and endorse the final implementation plan for a Regional Maritime University marks one of the…
In just 34 days, the Bandari Maritime Academy will open its doors to students, industry leaders, and maritime professionals for the ICS East Africa Student Symposium 2026. This is not…
On 17 May 2026, a young Kenyan named Saidi Mohamed Mwaraenye stepped aboard the M/V Prometheus Leader to begin his first voyage as a deck cadet. For him, it was…
Three years ago, Kenya stood at the cusp of a maritime revolution. A landmark commitment by Wilhelmsen Ship Management—a global leader in maritime services—to recruit 1,000 Kenyan seafarers for international…
The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kenya and the Republic of Korea on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ Certificates of Competency is far more than a…
As Kenya charts its course toward becoming a leading maritime nation in Africa, initiatives like the Mombasa Ocean Festival represent far more than exhibitions, film screenings, and public discussions. The…
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its pursuit of a thriving Blue Economy. With a strategic coastline, expanding port infrastructure, and growing ambitions to supply competent seafarers to the…
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…
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…