Principal Secretary Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Nancy Karigithu [ left], and Managing Director of CMC CGM limited, Jean Baptiste [ right], during the signing ceremony at Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has entered a partnership with a top French shipping company to improve training of seafaring cadets. The deal signed between the Kenyan and French governments on Thursday will see the cadets trained aboard vessels belonging to CMA - CGM Shipping Line. Part of the agreement also involves training of tutors through an exchange programme between BMA and CMA-CGM Shipping Line. Shipping and Maritime Affairs Principal Secretary Nancy Karigithu, who spoke after the signing ceremony, said the arrangement is meant to enhance the quality of training at the college.

Source: Standard Digital July 08, 2021 13:41 UTC