Courses Offered at Bandari Maritime Academy in 2023/2024

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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

  1. Diploma in Nautical Science
    Duration: 3 years (Modular)
    Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade C- (Minus)
    Examining Body: KNEC
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 140,000.00
  2. 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

  1. Diploma in Marine Engineering
    Duration: 3 years (Modular)
    Minimum Requirements: KCSE Grade C- (Minus)
    Examining Body: KNEC
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 140,000.00
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. STCW Basic Safety (Mandatory)
    Duration: 10 Days
    Minimum Requirements: KCPE,Serving Seafarers
    Examining Body: KMA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 35,000.00
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Elementary First Aid
    Duration: 2 Days
    Minimum Requirements: Open
    Examining Body: KMA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 9,500.00
  6. Personal Survival Techniques
    Duration: 2 Days
    Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
    Examining Body: KMA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 10,000.00
  7. Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
    Duration: 2 Days
    Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
    Examining Body: KMA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 9,500.00
  8. Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
    Duration: 1 Day
    Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
    Examining Body: KMA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 9,500.00
  9. Security Awareness Course
    Duration: 1 Day
    Minimum Requirements: Serving Seafarers
    Examining Body: KMA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 3,500.00

General Engineering Courses

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Electrical Installation (Wireman) Class III
    Duration: 9 Months
    Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
    Examining Body: NITA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00
  4. Welding & Metal Fabrication (Arc Welding) Class III
    Duration: 9 Months
    Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
    Examining Body: NITA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00
  5. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Class III
    Duration: 9 Months
    Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
    Examining Body: NITA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00
  6. Solar Technology Class III
    Duration: 9 Months
    Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
    Examining Body: NITA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00
  7. Plumbing Class III
    Duration: 9 Months
    Minimum Requirements: KCSE/KCPE
    Examining Body: NITA
    Fee Per Module (Kshs): 75,000.00