By John Ndegwa / BMA
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) Chairman of the Board of Directors, Eng. Lung’anzi Chai Mangale, led members of the Board on a comprehensive Familiarization and Inspection Tour of the ongoing construction of the Maritime Survival Training and Certification Center at the Academy. The delegation was accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Katana, and members of the Senior Management Team.
The visit provided the Board with an opportunity to assess construction progress, evaluate key milestones, and gain a deeper understanding of the facility’s design and technical components. Project Manager and architect Jared Momanyi briefed the team on the installation of critical infrastructure, including the survival training pool, fire-fighting simulation units, rescue boat operations area, and other specialized equipment that will support STCW-compliant training.
Eng. Mangale commended the contractor and the project team for their dedication and adherence to international standards, noting that the facility represents a major investment in Kenya’s maritime safety and professional training capacity. He emphasized that once completed, the center will significantly enhance the Academy’s ability to offer world-class maritime survival, safety, and emergency response training.
CEO Dr. Katana reaffirmed BMA’s commitment to modernizing its training facilities in line with global maritime requirements. He highlighted that the new center will not only benefit Kenyan seafarers but also position the Academy as a regional hub for specialized maritime training within the Blue Economy sector.
The Maritime Survival Training and Certification Center is one of BMA’s flagship infrastructure projects under its strategic modernization programme. The facility is expected to strengthen the Academy’s competitiveness and support Kenya’s broader agenda of nurturing a skilled, globally competent maritime workforce.
