Bandari Maritime Academy Technical Training Institute Course List, Fees, Requirements, How to Apply

Bandari Maritime Academy Technical Training Institute Course List, Fees, Requirements, How to Apply

BANDARI MARITIME ACADEMY

Who we are

The Government through Legal Notice No. 233 of 28th November 2018 transformed Bandari College into Bandari Maritime Academy as a Regional Maritime Centre of Excellence for skills development for the Blue Economy. Through the Academy, the Government aims at bridging the huge shortage of qualified Seafarers in Kenya and the region to meet the needs of the emerging Blue Economy sector.

The Blue Economy sector is the next frontier for the economic development of our country.

Bandari Maritime Academy will provide advanced education and training to appropriately- qualified candidates, leading to the award of diplomas and certificates and other such qualifications.

The Academy is located in Mombasa adjacent to the Mtongwe Ferry channel along Bishop Makarios close.

  • Our Core Values
·       The Rule of Law

·       Patriotism

·       Good Governance

·       Human Dignity

·       Professionalism

·       Non-Discrimination and Protection of the Marginalized

·       Integrity, Transparency and Accountability

·       Sustainable Development

  • Core mandate

The Academy’s mandate is to develop academic and vocational skills and provide competent Maritime Human Resource needed for sustainable growth of the Blue Economy. The Academy is also empowered to implement Government policies on maritime education and training; ensure the highest International Maritime Standards in maritime in Human Resource Development; recommend and advice the Government on the development of relevant legislation to facilitate successful implementation of maritime education and training among others.

Core Training Programmes

  1. School of Nautical Science
CourseDurationMinimum RequirementsExamining BodyFee Per Module (Kshs)
Diploma in Nautical

Science

3 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade C-

(Minus)

KNEC140,000.00
Craft Certificate in

Nautical Science

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC125,000.00

 

  1. School of Marine Engineering
CourseDurationMinimum

Requirements

Examining

Body

Fee Per Module

(Kshs)

Diploma in Marine

engineering

3 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade C-

(Minus)

KNEC140,000.00
Craft Certificate Marine

Engineering

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC125,000.00

 

  1. School of Maritime Transport Operations
CourseDurationMinimum RequirementsExamining

Body

Fee Per Module

(Kshs)

Diploma in Maritime Transport

Logistics

3 years (Modular)KCSE Grade C- (Minus) or Craft Certificate in Maritime

Transport Logistics

KNEC120,000.00
Craft Certificate in Marine Transport

Logistics

2 years (Modular)KCSE Grade D(Plain) or equivalent qualificationsKNEC95,000.00
Foundation

Diploma in Shipping

6 MonthsKCSE Grade C- (Minus) or equivalent qualificationsICS45,000.00

 

  1. School of Port Operations Equipment Courses

 

CourseDurationMinimum RequirementsExamining BodyFee Per Module

(Kshs)

Forklift & Empty

Container handler

30 DaysValid Driving License with

BCE endorsement

NTSA54,000.00
Terminal Tractor

Driving Course

50 DaysValid Driving License with

Fork-lift endorsement

NTSA75,000.00

 

  1. School of STCW & Ancillary Training

 

CourseDurationMinimum RequirementsExamining BodyFee Per Module

(Kshs)

STCW Basic Safety

(Mandatory)

10 DaysKCPE, Serving SeafarersKMA35,000.00
STCW Revalidation5 DaysServing Seafarers {STCW Ch. VI,

Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1- 3,1-4, AV1/5&V16

KMA20,000.00
Coxswain Level III20 DaysAnyone interested in learning

basic & safe operations of a boat

KMA60,000.00
Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Course5 DaysServing Seafarers {STCW Ch. VI, Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1-

3,1-4, AV1/5&V16

KMA25,000.00
Elementary First Aid2 DaysOpenKMA9,500.00
Personal Survival

Techniques

2 DaysServing SeafarersKMA10,000.00
Fire Prevention &

Fire Fighting

2 DaysServing SeafarersKMA9,500.00
Personal Safety &

Social Responsibility

1 DayServing SeafarersKMA9,500.00
Security Awareness

Course

1 DayServing SeafarersKMA3,500.00

 

  1. General Engineering Courses

 

CourseDurationMinimum RequirementsExamining BodyFee Per Module

(Kshs)

Craft Certificate in

Electrical Engineering

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC125,000.00
Craft Certificate in

Mechanical Engineering

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC125,000.00
Electrical Installation

(Wireman) Class III

9 MonthsKCSE/KCPENITA75,000.00
Welding & Metal Fabrication (Arc Welding)

Class III

9 MonthsKCSE/KCPENITA75,000.00
Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning Class III

9 MonthsKCSE/KCPENITA75,000.00
Solar Technology Class III9 MonthsKCSE/KCPENITA75,000.00
Plumbing Class III9 MonthsKCSE/KCPENITA75,000.00

 

  1. Other Auxiliary Services Offered:
    • Conferencing facilities available at a cost.
    • Executive Accommodation available at a cost
    • Hospitality services at a cost
    • Swimming Pool for hire

For more information visit our website: www.bma.ac.ke

Important Information:

  • Fees not inclusive of VAT, meals, transport or accommodation
  • Course commencement is subject to attainment of quorum
  • Personal protective clothing (PPE’s) are mandatory for all practical programs
  • Students of Maritime Education Training: (Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Seafarers, STCW Safety and Auxiliary Training) can access funding through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Application details can be obtained from the Academy, HELB regional offices Countrywide or download from the BMA website
  • Students can also apply for Diploma & Certificate courses through KUCCPS For further information, please reach using the contacts here below:

Contact Information

Director/CEO

Bandari Maritime Academy Building, Bishop Makarios Close

P.O Box 99469-80107

Mombasa-KENYA

+254 111 773 811 +254 100 404 438

Email: [email protected] [email protected].

website: www.bma.ac.ke