The Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs Session
Esteemed colleagues, Eid Mubarak! Upon invitation by the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), the Association of Maritime Practitioners – Kenya had the pleasure to co-host THE BLUE ECONOMY AND MARITIME AFFAIRS SESSION OF THE 5TH TUM MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE AND INNOVATION WEEK 2024, themed ‘From Ideas to Impact: Igniting Cross-sector Innovation to Shape a Sustainable Future’. […]
Communication from the President of the Association
Respected colleagues, I trust the year started well and we pray for good healthy, joy and prosperity for all. With the recently concluded call of the MV Bollete and the projected 4 cruise ship calls to the Port of Mombasa in the 1st quarter of 2024, Our cruise industry is slowly starting to breath. While […]
Appointment of the AMP-K Journal Chief Editor – Ms Josephine Nthia
On behalf of AMP-K officials, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Josephine Nthia to lead us in realising our dream to establish ‘Journal of the Association of Maritime Practitioners’ as prescribed in our constitution. Soon, Ms Josphine will be making a call for papers and articles from members. I invite and […]
Call for Papers for the AMP-K Journal
CALL FOR PAPERS!! The Journal of the Association of Maritime Practitioners (Kenya) The Association of Maritime Practitioners – Kenya (AMP-K) is pleased to announce the first call for papers towards publishing its maiden issue. The journal will facilitate exchange of information and ideas as a contribution to the maritime discourse in Kenya. The Journal, anchored […]
Review of BSc Nautical Science developed by Technical University of Mombasa
The Association of Maritime Practitioners – Kenya (AMP-K) conducted curriculum review of a proposed Bachelor of Science degree in Nautical Science developed by the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM). The BSC Nautical Science will be the first of its kind in our country, thus marking a milestone in human capacity building. The forum was graciously […]
The Association of Maritime Practitioners meets with the Director General , Kenya Maritime Authority.
A team of Members of the Association of Maritime Practitioners – Kenya (AMP-K) held a meeting with the Director General of Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), Eng. Martin Munga, at the KMA Headquarters in Mombasa KENYA. The AMP-K team comprised of Mr. Talib Ibrahim (AMP-K Vice President- Nautical and Head of Secretariat), Capt. Joshua Nguku, Eng. […]
Visit to Consulate of Tanzania Mombasa
The desire for forming a professional association for Kenyan mariners (Nautical Officers and Marine Engineers) was harbored by many Kenyan Mariners for so long. Indeed, in yester-years, numerous initiatives were taken to form a Mariners Professional Association in Kenya. We pay tribute to those esteemed predecessors who passed down this noble aspiration to succeeding generations […]
AMP-K Student Members World Ocean Day 2021
The world Ocean Day was celebrated on 8th June 2021. The theme for this year is The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods. The Oceans play a great role in the everyday life of the Human race. Hence it is important the we take action to protect the ocean and sustainably use marine resources. The student members […]
AMP-K Student Members (Marine Cadets) visit MT East Wind II
AMP-K Students Members (Marine Cadets from BMA, TUM & JKUAT) in the ship bridge aboard MT East Wind II, Port of Mombasa. In-line with its objectives to mentor and support the professional growth of Kenyan merchant navy officers (Nautical Officers and Marine Engineers), The Association of Maritime Practitioners – Kenya organized a ship visit for […]
AMP-K Student Members (Marine Cadets) visit AMGECO Shipyard facility in Mombasa
AMP-K Students Members (Marine Cadets from BMA, TUM & JKUAT) with Capt. Suleiman Bakari, Mr. Talib Ibrahim and AMGECO staff, touring a dry-docked vessel at AMGECO shipyard Mombasa. African Marine and General Engineering Company Ltd (AMGECO) boasts of over 85 years of experience in ship building, repair, dry docking and specialized marine engineering services. AMGECO […]