Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has witnessed the issuance of seaman’s books to more than 50 trainees who recently completed the STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) course under the sponsorship of Mvita National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).
The issuance of the seaman’s books marks an important milestone for the trainees, officially qualifying them to pursue employment opportunities in the maritime sector.
Speaking during the event, BMA Senior Trainer in Marine Engineering, Eng. Mohamed Zuberi, who represented the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Katana, commended Mvita NG-CDF for its partnership with the Academy in providing maritime training opportunities to residents of the constituency.
“The Academy commends this partnership, which has already impacted a large group of trainees who are now ready to pursue opportunities at sea,” said Eng. Zuberi.
Mvita Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. Mohamed Soud Machele, pledged to work closely with BMA to expand opportunities for young people from the constituency to access employment in the Blue Economy.
The partnership between BMA and Mvita NG-CDF continues to support skills development and open pathways for local youth to pursue careers in the maritime industry.
Present was BMA Assistant Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Officer, Mr.Abdullahi Yusuf.
