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:

1. Marine Engineering
2. Nautical Science
3. Seafarers programs including official ship captain courses in Kenya
4. 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)

5. 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

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