Last updated on February 29th, 2024 at 07:38 am
When it comes to seafarers and other sea/maritime related careers, your best bet to secure a job is selecting an appropriate course from the best Kenya maritime authority courses
Just to be clear, Kenya maritime authority courses are offered through its subsidiary, the Bandari Maritime Academy so when I’m speaking about Kenya maritime authority courses, I’m referring to courses offered at Bandari Maritime Academy (Mombasa).
Kenya maritime authority courses – a list of maritime courses in kenya approved by KMA, qualifications, and fees (at Bandari College)
Courses under maritime education and training scheme – Bandari college courses and fees (Bandari maritime academy fee structure even for maritime diploma courses offered at bandari maritime academy)
School of Nautical Science
Diploma in Nautical Science
Requirements: KCSE Grade C-
Fees per module: Kshs. 140,000.00 (3 modules)
Course Duration: 3 years
Craft Certificate in Nautical Science
Requirements: KCSE Grade D (plain)
Fees per module: Kshs. 125,000.00 (2 modules)
Course Duration: 2 years
School of Marine Engineering
Diploma in Marine Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Grade C-
Fees per module: Kshs. 140,000.00 (3 modules)
Course Duration: 3 years
Craft Certificate in Marine Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Grade D (plain)
Fees per module: Kshs. 125,000.00 (2 modules)
Course Duration: 2 years
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School of Maritime Transport Operations
Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
Requirements: KCSE Grade C- / Craft Certificate (KNEC) in Maritime Transport Logistic s
Fees per module: Kshs. 120,000.00 (3 modules)
Course Duration: 3 years
Craft Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics
Requirements: KCSE Grade D (plain) /equivalent
Fees per module: Kshs. 95,000.00 (2 modules)
Course Duration: 2 years
Foundation Diploma in Shipping
Requirements: KCSE Grade C-/equivalent
Fees: Kshs. 45,000.00
Course Duration: 6 months
School of Port Operations Equipment Courses
Here you’ll find some of the best maritime short courses in Kenya, if you’re looking to upgrade your skills by taking a relevant short course.
Forklift& Empty Container handler – NTSA examined
Requirements: Valid Driving License( BCE endorsement a must)
Fees: Kshs. 54,000.00
Course Duration: 30 days/1-month
Terminal Tractor Driving Course
Requirements: Valid Driving License(Fork-lift endorsement a must)
Fees: Kshs.7 5,000.00
Course Duration: 50 days
School of STCW &Ancillary Training
There are more short courses in this school too as you will see below:
STCW Basic Safety (Mandatory)
Requirements: Serving Seafarers (STCW Ch. VI, Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1- 3,1-4, AV1/5&V16)
Fees: Kshs.3 5,000.00
Course Duration: 10 days
STCW Revalidation
Requirements: KCPE, Serving Seafarers
Fees: Kshs.22,000.00
Course Duration: 5 days
Coxswain Level III
Requirements: Open to anyone interested in learning basic& safe operations of a boat
Fees: Kshs.105,000.00
Course Duration: 20 days
Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Course
Requirements: Serving Seafarers (STCW Ch. VI, Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1- 3,1-4, AV1/5&V16)
Fees: Kshs.25,000.00
Course Duration: 5 days
Elementary First Aid
Requirements: Open
Fees: Kshs.9500.00
Course Duration: 2 days
Personal Survival Techniques
Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Fees: Kshs.10000.00
Course Duration: 2 days
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Fees: Kshs.9500.00
Course Duration: 2 days
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Fees: Kshs.9500.00
Course Duration: 1 days
Security Awareness Course
Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Fees: Kshs.3500.00
Course Duration: 1 days
General Engineering Courses at Bandari maritime Academy
Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Grade D (plain) /equivalent
Fees per module: Kshs. 125,000.00 (2 modules)
Course Duration: 2 years
Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Grade D (plain) /equivalent
Fees per module: Kshs. 125,000.00 (2 modules)
Course Duration: 2 years
Electrical Installation (Wireman) Class III-NITA examined
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Fees: Kshs. 75,000.00
Course Duration: 9 months
Welding & Metal Fabrication (Arc Welding) Class III-NITA examined
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Fees: Kshs. 75,000.00
Course Duration: 9 months
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Class III-NITA examined
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Fees: Kshs. 75,000.00
Course Duration: 9 months
Solar Technology Class III-NITA examined
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Fees: Kshs. 75,000.00
Course Duration: 9 months
Plumbing Class III- NITA examined
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Fees: Kshs. 75,000.00
Course Duration: 9 months
Important Information:
- Fees is not inclusive of meals, transport , accommodation or VAT
- Courses only commence once a quorum is attained
- Personal protective clothing(PPE’s) will be required and are mandatory for every practical program.
- You can apply for HELB loans if you’re studying the following Maritime Education Training courses:
- Marine Engineering
- Nautical Science
- Seafarers programs including official ship captain courses in Kenya
- STCW Safety courses and Auxiliary Training
Get loan application details from the Bandaru Academy, any HELB regional office (Countrywide) or from the Bandari Maritime Academy website www.bma.ac.ke (See this)
- If you’re a fresh form 4 leaver,you can also apply to join the academy’s Diploma and Certificate courses through the main KUCCPS website (choose Bandari Maritime Academy as your preferred college)
Kenya Maritime Authority maritime courses in Kenya – Final words
Remember that besides the above Kenya maritime authority courses, the authority organizes workshops on various issues affecting Seafarers and others who work in a Marine environment every now and then.
That being so, if that is what you were looking for, you need to keep checking their website or social media handles on the schedule for such workshops.
The authority is also sometimes involved by training providers organizing maritime short courses in Kenya because they’re the overseeing authority on maritime matters locally
Go to Bandari College or use the following contact information to reach out to them:
Telephone Numbers: 0111 773 811 or 0100 404 438 .
You can also email bandarimaritime@gmail.com or info@bma.ac.ke.
Main website again is www.bma.ac.ke
Kenya Maritime Authority FaceBook page link: Click here
Kenya Maritime Authority Main website link: Click here
PS: When it comes to the Maritime Transport Logistics(MTL) certificate and diploma programs, KMA has also authorized the following institutions to teach it.
Note them, if this is the course you want to pursue:
- Mount Kenya University(Mombasa Campus)
- Kenya School of Revenue(Mombasa& Nairobi Campus)
- Pioneer International University-Nairobi
- Coast International College
- Kenya Methodist University(Mombasa Campus)
- Technical University-of-Mombasa