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The Kenya Maritime Authority’s (KMA) recent press release on the grounding of the Zanzibar flagged M.V. DAN (IMO No. 8415160) off Nyali Beach in Mombasa offers a measured and professional…
For nearly two months, the rusting hull of the MV Dan has marred the idyllic shoreline of Nyali Beach near Mombasa—transforming one of Kenya’s most cherished coastal gems into an…
When the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) celebrated its return to the Paris MOU White List this week, the press release was predictably triumphal. And rightly so—after years of tarnished reputation,…
When Expertise France Deputy Director General Ms. Cassilde Brenière recently toured the Kenya Maritime Authority’s Search and Rescue (SAR) facilities in Mombasa, it was far more than a diplomatic courtesy.…
The Kenya Maritime Authority’s (KMA) press release of 22 June 2026 offers a measured and reassuring update on the M.V. DAN (IMO 8415160), a vessel that remains aground off Nyali…
The reported grounding of an internationally flagged vessel on a coral reef near Serena Beach and the entrance to Mtwapa Creek is far more than an isolated maritime mishap. It…
The rescue of 24 Indian seafarers from the burning product tanker Marivex off the coast of Oman serves as a stark reminder of the persistent dangers facing maritime professionals in…
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…
For too long, the maritime corridors of East Africa have been navigated by foreign expertise, while local talent watched from the shore. The recent workshop in Kilifi, convened by the…
Mkokoni—a coastal village in Lamu County—has been associated with maritime safety incidents. Two boats transporting goods recently capsized in the Indian Ocean in the Mkokoni area. Mkokoni is a remote…