World Shipping Council Vice President Communications and General Manager Europe, Ms. Ann Larsson, has visited the Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) booth at the ongoing 11th Our Ocean Conference 2026 at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort.
Ms. Larsson, who serves with the World Shipping Council, was briefed on the Academy’s maritime training programmes, modern training facilities, and its contribution to developing a skilled workforce for the maritime sector.
Her visit adds to the growing list of high-profile maritime experts and industry leaders who have toured the BMA booth during the conference, demonstrating increasing global interest in the Academy’s role in advancing maritime education and training in Kenya and the wider region.
The engagement provided an opportunity for BMA to showcase its commitment to producing competent maritime professionals equipped with internationally recognized skills to serve the shipping, logistics, port operations, and marine engineering sectors.
As Kenya continues to position itself as a key player in the blue economy, such interactions with global maritime stakeholder’s help strengthen partnerships, promote knowledge exchange, and enhance opportunities for cadets seeking careers in the international maritime industry.
BMA’s presence at the conference continues to highlight the Academy’s strategic role in nurturing the next generation of maritime professionals and supporting the sustainable growth of the maritime sector.
