Dr.Eric Katana

Chief Executive Officer, Bandari Maritime Academy

[Bandari Maritime Academy @BandariMA]

Today, @BandariMA hosted a graduation ceremony for over 43 graduates of the Forklift Training program. @BandariMA CEO @_erickatana presided over alongside Prof. Michael Dooms, from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Secretary of the International Association of Maritime Economists.

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Staff members from @BandariMA visited Mombasa Shipyard, where they were briefed on the roles and operations of Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL).
They were thereafter given a guided tour of the Shipyard to explore its facilities and ongoing projects, led by Capt. Akenga.
The visit provided valuable insights into shipbuilding and the related services carried out at the site to the visitors.

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Today, Dr. Eric Katana, CEO of @BandariMA was among the officials who received Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, @HassanAliJoho during his official visit to the @kmakenya.

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

First batch of @BandariMA students set to visit South Korea for 12 months for onboard training following the signing of 2 MOUs with the Korean institutions. PS @GeoffreyKaituko who led the signing of the MOUs hosted the students urging them to Maximize the opportunity in Korea

[Amb.Geoffrey KAITUKO CBS🇰🇪 @GeoffreyKaituko]

Met the first cohort of cadets from the @BandariMA who will be joining the Global OnBoard Training (GOBT) program at the Korean Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology (KIMFT) in Busan. This is an offshoot of the MOUs, which we signed with KIMFT and Korea’s Ministry of oceans and fisheries on strengthening of Maritime Cooperation and partnership between the two countries. Consequently, Kenya was given additional slots for its cadets, in the course which begins this month. Suffice it to say, this one-year programme which includes the MANDATORY sea-time, will provide our cadets with world class maritime training and education. I, therefore, encouraged them to pursue excellence in their studies and also to be good ambassadors of Kenya.

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Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) CEO, Dr. Eric Katana, witnessed the graduation of 27 students who successfully completed the Forklift course. Dr. Katana congratulated the graduates on their achievement and urged them to utilize the skills and knowledge they had acquired.

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Today, @BandariMA CEO Dr. Eric Katana hosted Mombasa Press Club, MPC Chair Omar Abdallah and Farhiya Hussein for a courtesy call at the Academy. They discussed potential partnerships and emphasizing the importance of professionalism in News reporting on Maritime training.

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The Career Mentorship Week for students at Bandari Maritime Academy commenced today with over 200 cadet students participating. The event aims to help students understand the dynamics of working at sea through candid panel discussions on building resilience.

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Wishing you Happy Eid- Al- Adha

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First Aid plays a pivotal role in all operational environments, particularly within the Shipping, Maritime, and Blue Economy sector. At Bandari Maritime Academy, students demonstrate essential lifesaving skills, including rescuing casualties from fire scenes.

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Today, Dr. Eric Katana, CEO of Bandari Maritime Academy, hosted a courtesy call from several distinguished guests: Martin Munga, Director General of the Kenya Maritime Authority; Dr. Emmanuel Nzai, CEO of Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani; and Gladys Mnjama, Director of Investments.

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Personal Survival Techniques training is a critical component of the STCW Basic Safety course for students at Bandari Maritime Academy. This training is fundamental as it prepares students for emergencies they may encounter in their Maritime careers.

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BMA CEO, Dr. Eric Katana, hosted several distinguished guests during a courtesy call, including Mombasa County CECM for Blue Economy and Cooperative, Kibibi Abdallah, Kenya Fisheries Services Deputy Director Elizabeth Mueni, and Mombasa County Director of Fisheries Asha Mlingo.

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Students Studying Port Operations Equipment Courses During a Practical Lesson at Bandari Maritime Academy.
Led by BMA Transport Equipment Trainer Loth Komora, students at Bandari Maritime Academy participate in hands-on practical lessons.

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BMA Career Officer Samuel Dube, along with Partnership and Source Mobilization Officer Fatma Mzee, spearheaded an induction session introducing students to the career service divisions at the Academy.

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In a significant move to bolster maritime security training, BMA CEO, Dr. Eric Katana, welcomed representatives from UNODC to his office. The delegation, comprising UNODC Auditors Paolo Ferrari and Francis Alnario, paid a courtesy call to discuss ongoing and future collaborations

[Dr. Edwin Tarno, PhD. HSC. FEnv @edwintarno]

Today ⁦@kstvet⁩ completed a two week CBET training course for 28 trainers from bandari maritime academy in msa. PS ⁦@Muoria_Dr⁩ was represented by director Dr Kanyi .congratulations to all.

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Bandari Maritime Academy students studying Diploma in Nautical Science visited African Marine for an educational tour. The students had an opportunity to be on board MV East Wind II.
Bandari Maritime Academy – Your Excellence School of Nautical Science.

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BMA CEO, Dr. Eric Katana with BMA Board Chair, Prof. Kinandu Muragu and Board member Duncan Ndegwa, proudly witnessed the graduation ceremony of 25 trainers. These trainers completed a two-week Training of Trainers program in CBET, conducted by the Kenya School of TVET.