A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) and the Kenya Ports Authority have announced the beginning of a comprehensive maritime training programme.
Adbulswamad Shariff Nassir, Governor of Mombasa County, and delegates from the Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi, Bandari Maritime Academy, the Shippers Council Eastern Africa, and the Kenya Ships Agents Association.
According to Maersk, the scheme will give 10 Kenyan cadets with fully financed 12-month sea-time training chances onboard its vessels.
This investment provides a chance to address key difficulties in the maritime industry, specifically real sea-time experience for graduating cadets.
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Oliver Bunting, CFO and Ag Managing Director at Maersk Kenya, stated: “This 12-month programme covers the essential part of the process for a cadet to embark on a professional career as a seafarer.
“These cadets represent Kenya’s maritime ambitions, and we’re backing their dreams with real-world experience on the ships of one of the world’s largest ocean networks. This isn’t just about training – it’s about transforming lives, reshaping the future of Kenya’s maritime sector.”
Managing Director, Captain William Ruto, added: “We as the port operator are delighted with this new initiative that will benefit our young seafarer and at the same time promote the human capital which is critical for the development of the shipping and maritime sector in our country.”
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Maersk disclosed that the cadets were picked via a screening process carried out by its global fleet team and that they will get training that meets international standards, preparing them for employment opportunities within Maersk and the wider maritime industry.
The cadets will be appointed once the necessary documentation has been completed.
