Here is a list of courses offered at Bandari Maritime Academy that will set you on a fulfilling and meaningful career path. Bandari Maritime Academy which was formerly Bandari College is a Regional Maritime Centre of Excellence for skills development for the Blue Economy.
School of Nautical Science
- Diploma in Nautical Science
Duration: 3 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade C- (Minus)
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 140,000.00 - Craft Certificate in Nautical Science
Duration: 2 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade D (Plain)
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 125,000.00
School of Marine Engineering
- Diploma in Marine Engineering
Duration: 3 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade C- (Minus)
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 140,000.00 - Craft Certificate Marine Engineering
Duration: 2 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade D (Plain)
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 125,000.00
School of Maritime Transport Operations
- Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
Duration: 3 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade C- (Minus) or Craft Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 120,000.00 - Craft Certificate in Marine Transport Logistics
Duration: 2 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade D(Plain) or equivalent qualifications
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 95,000.00 - Foundation Diploma in Shipping
Duration: 6 Months
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade C- (Minus) or equivalent qualifications
Examining Body: ICS
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 45,000.00
School of Port Operations Equipment Courses
- Forklift & Empty Container handler
Duration: 30 Days
Minimum Requirements: Valid Driving License with BCE endorsement
Examining Body: NTSA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 54,000.00 - Terminal Tractor Driving Course
Duration: 50 Days
Minimum Requirements: Valid Driving License with Fork-lift endorsement
Examining Body: NTSA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00
School of STCW & Ancillary Training
- STCW Basic Safety (Mandatory)
Duration: 10 Days
Minimum Requirements: KCPE,Serving Seafarers
Examining Body: KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 35,000.00 - STCW Revalidation
Duration: 5 Days
Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers {STCW Ch. VI, Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1-3,1-4, AV1/5&V16
Examining Body: Sec. KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 20,000.00 - Coxswain Level III
Duration: 20 Days
Minimum Requirements: Anyone interested in learning basic & safe operations of a boat
Examining Body: KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 60,000.00 - Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Course
Duration: 5 Days
Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers {STCW Ch. VI, Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1-3,1-4, AV1/5&V16
Examining Body: Sec. KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 25,000.00 - Elementary First Aid
Duration: 2 Days
Minimum Requirements: Open
Examining Body: KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 9,500.00 - Personal Survival Techniques
Duration: 2 Days
Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Examining Body: KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 10,000.00 - Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Duration: 2 Days
Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Examining Body: KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 9,500.00 - Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
Duration: 1 Day
Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Examining Body: KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 9,500.00 - Security Awareness Course
Duration: 1 Day
Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
Examining Body: KMA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 3,500.00
General Engineering Courses
- Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Duration: 2 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade D (Plain)
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 125,000.00 - Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 2 years (Modular)
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade D (Plain)
Examining Body: KNEC
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 125,000.00 - Electrical Installation (Wireman) Class III
Duration: 9 Months
Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Examining Body: NITA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00 - Welding & Metal Fabrication (Arc Welding) Class III
Duration: 9 Months
Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Examining Body: NITA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Class III
Duration: 9 Months
Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Examining Body: NITA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00 - Solar Technology Class III
Duration: 9 Months
Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Examining Body: NITA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00 - Plumbing Class III
Duration: 9 Months
Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
Examining Body: NITA
Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00