Kenya is increasingly relying on international partnerships to secure crucial sea-time training opportunities for its maritime cadets, addressing the challenge posed by the lack of a national training vessel. This strategy aims to qualify cadets for lucrative global seafaring jobs and position Kenya as a key source of maritime labor.

• Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA), led by CEO Dr. Eric Katana, has signed agreements with Saudi Arabia and the Dominican Republic, with a deal with Singapore imminent.
• Danica Crewing Specialists has recruited 10 nautical science and marine engineering cadets for sea time training, with CEO Henrik Jensen highlighting Kenya's potential in the labor market.
• There are currently 120 cadets on the waiting list for sea time training from BMA, while 43 are already onboard various ships, working towards qualifying as ship officers recognized by the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
• An able-bodied seafarer can earn between US$3000 (Sh387,000) and US$5000 (Sh645,000) per month, underscoring the financial benefits of these career paths.