Maritime Transport & Logistics Industry Placement Programme

About the Programme

Bridge the gap. Build experience.

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) invites trainees and graduates of Maritime Transport & Logistics-related programmes at KMA-approved training institutions to apply for internships and industrial attachment with Maritime Transport Operators. The programme aligns maritime training with industry needs, builds a pipeline of competent, industry-ready professionals for Kenya’s maritime transport and logistics sector, and strengthens the link between industry and academia in support of the Blue Economy.

Programme tracks: Internship, Industrial Attachment and Academic Field Visits, with placement with Maritime Transport Operators (MTOs).

Who Can Apply

• Current trainees in a Maritime Transport & Logistics-related programme
• Recent graduates of such a programme
• From a KMA-approved Maritime Education and Training Institution
• Nominated by their training institution

Placement Areas May Include

• Container Freight Station (CFS) Operations
• Ship Agency Operations
• Maritime Transport Logistics
• Freight Forwarding
• Shipping & Logistics
• Warehousing, Distribution & Supply Chain

How to Apply

Apply through your training institution, not directly to KMA.

1. Prepare your documents: Application letter, recommendation letter from your institution, CV, copy of National ID, and copies of academic and professional certificates.
2. Submit your application to your institution through the Industrial Liaison / Attachment Office.
3. Institutions recommend eligible candidates to KMA and email their details and documents to [email protected] before the deadline.
4. KMA reviews and places successful candidates with suitable Maritime Transport Operators.

Deadline: Institutions must recommend eligible candidates and email their details and documents to [email protected] by Friday, 23 October 2026.

Please note: Placement is subject to available opportunities, programme requirements and the capacity of each Maritime Transport Operator. KMA does not charge any fee for this placement process.