Kenyan Waters: The Successful Salvage of MV Dan
For nearly three months, the rusting silhouette of the MV Dan loomed large off Nyali Beach—a stark reminder of the thin line between routine maritime commerce and environmental catastrophe. The…
The Grounding of M.V. DAN: Lessons in Preparedness, Environmental Stewardship, and Maritime Resilience
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…
The Grounding of MV Dan: A Test of Maritime Accountability off Kenya’s Coast
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…
Editorial: Panama’s Return to the White List – A Victory for Safety, Not a Trophy for Show
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,…
Beyond Donations: Why Kenya’s Search and Rescue Success Story Deserves the Next Chapter
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.…
Editorial: A Grounded Ship, a Steady Response – Lessons from the M.V. DAN Incident
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…
Grounded on Our Future: Why the Stranded Vessel off Mombasa’s North Coast Must Be a National Wake-Up Call
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…
24 crew evacuated from Marivex tanker as it catches fire near Oman
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…
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…
A Pilot for Change: Why Kenya’s New Marine Training Course is a Beacon for the Blue Economy
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…