Marine Environment Section

The protection of the marine Environment and safe use of our waters is everyone’s responsibility. Kenya Maritime Authority in its mission continues to ensure that ship and offshore installation source pollution threats and risks are minimized so as to reduce impact on marine environment appreciating that Kenya and its economic interest are integrally linked to […]

Piracy

Piracy: Kenyan Forces Deal Blow to Piracy The pacification of vast swathes of the Southern Somali region which led to the ouster of terrorist group Al Shabaab from Kismayu by Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) has dealt a severe blow to piracy in the region. The Kenya Defense Forces entered Southern Somalia a year ago following […]

Land Based Maritime Training

Kenya Maritime Authority enforces national and international maritime training and certification for both land and sea based courses. In response to the shortcomings that the Authority observed in the existing maritime training programs in the country characterized by un-harmonized content that vary in time, relevance and coverage, the Authority developed the Maritime Transport Logistics (MTL) […]

Maritime Service Providers Licences

The Authority undertakes registration, licensing and renewal of Maritime Service Providers (MSP) Licenses as per the Merchant Shipping Act 2009 and the provisions of relevant regulations. Duly licensed Maritime Service Providers are required to operate as per the terms and conditions of the issued licenses. Validity for the licenses will be as provided in the […]

Vessel Inspection Application

Inspection of water going vessels must be frequently inspected to ascertain their conditions. This is done through the vessel inspection unit of KMA under the Maritime Safety Department.