Kenya Maritime Authority was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry. As the pacesetter of the Kenyan maritime industry, the Authority seeks to strengthen maritime administration in Kenya through enhancement of regulatory and institutional capacities for maritime safety and security, to foster effective implementation of international maritime conventions and other mandatory instruments on safety, security, promote maritime training, Search and Rescue, pollution prevention and the preservation of the marine environment as well as promote trade facilitation and maritime investments.Key Responsibilities Ship Registry Assists in supervising the work of Organizations authorized to perform survey work on behalf of Kenya in accordance with the Code for Recognized Organizations Assist in supervising the building/ conversion of Kenyan ships Assist in supervising the performance of technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to ship Safety equipment; machinery systems; load line; oil pollution prevention; hull structure; Subdivision and stability; tonnage; Structural fire protection Noxious Liquid Substances pollution; radio; Carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk; Carriage of liquefied gases in bulk assists surveying of Kenyan Ships for issuance of ships’ certificate; assists in the detention of unseaworthy ships; Assist in inspection of small vessels  Assists in conducting stakeholders training in respect of: maritime safety, security and protection of the marine environment. Qualifications & Skills Certificate of Competency – Marine Engineer Officer (STCW) Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Marine Environment Bachelor’s Degree Naval Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science