Kenya Maritime Authority stated in a public notice to shipowners, ship operators, ship agents, ship masters, and the general public that only the listed firms that have been vetted and verified will be permitted to conduct recruitment. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]The Kenya Maritime Authority has identified 11 companies that will recruit and place Kenyan seafarers on ocean-going vessels. The notice stated that Licensed Recruitment and Placement Agents for seafarers shall not charge seafarers agency fees for recruitment services offered. KMA further said all licensed recruitment and placement agents for seafarers must submit to Kenya Maritime Authority recruitment and embarkation reports on the first week of every month. "Consequently, Kenyan seafarers shall be recruited only through the licensed recruitment and placement agents for seafarers published on the Kenya Maritime Authority website.

Source: Standard Digital January 17, 2023 18:12 UTC