By John Ndegwa / BMA
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has entered its fourth day of active participation at the ongoing Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show at the Mkomani Showground in Nyali.
The Academy’s exhibition stand has attracted thousands of visitors, ranging from students and job seekers to professionals and industry stakeholders, all keen to learn about opportunities in the Maritime and Blue Economy sectors.
BMA is showcasing its diverse portfolio of courses, with a strong focus on modular and short-based professional training programs designed to meet the dynamic needs of the shipping and Maritime industries.
Visitors are also receiving career guidance and information on full-time academic programs, positioning the Academy as a hub for nurturing Kenya’s next generation of seafarers, marine engineers, logisticians, and Maritime professionals.
Bandari Maritime Academy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Katana, emphasized the institution’s pivotal role in transforming Kenya into a global Maritime hub. He underscored the Academy’s mission of converting professionals into competent mariners through what he referred to as a “marinating process” a holistic training approach that blends classroom instruction with practical skills and industry exposure.
“The Academy is not only focused on academic excellence but also on producing industry-ready graduates who can take up opportunities both locally and internationally,” said Dr. Katana.
