Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has marked yet another major milestone in its mission to be the premier Centre of Excellence in Shipping, Maritime, and Blue Economy education and training. 

The Academy has officially been accredited as an examination centre for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), United Kingdom a globally recognized professional body for commercial shipping practitioners.

This accreditation opens new doors for Maritime professionals and students in Kenya and the wider East African region to pursue internationally recognized qualifications in shipbroking, chartering, Maritime law, logistics, and other critical areas of the shipping industry all while sitting their examinations locally at Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa.

Acknowledging the announcement, BMA CEO Dr. Eric Katana hailed the accreditation as a game-changer for Kenya’s maritime and logistics sector.

“This recognition by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers positions BMA as a gateway to world-class Maritime education and professional growth. It will greatly reduce the cost and logistical challenges for students and industry practitioners who previously had to travel abroad to sit for their examinations,” said Dr. Katana.

The ICS qualification is widely regarded as the “gold standard” in commercial shipping, with members enjoying global recognition and credibility in the shipping and logistics industry. By becoming an accredited centre, Bandari Maritime Academy strengthens its role in building a skilled workforce to support Kenya’s growing Blue Economy ambitions and position the country as a competitive Maritime hub.