Establishment of effective and Admiralty Jurisdiction
Development of a Central Data and Information centre
Human Resource Development, Management and Research in support of Kenya's Shipping Industry
Monitoring and advising on usage of Kenya’s Exclusive Economic Zone in collaboration with other actors
Development of a Central Data and Information Centre
Co-ordinating Maritime Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management;
Protection and Regulation of Marine Ecosystems;
Develop national capacity for Kenya’s maritime sector;
Promote and facilitate placement of Kenyans in the global maritime labour market;
Protection of the Marine Resources in EEZ;
Monitoring and Advising on Usage of Kenya's Exclusive Economic Zone;
Ocean Governance and marine management
Government Clearing and Forwarding Services
Our Functions
Formulation of shipping and maritime policies and legislation so as to ensure: Safety of life and ships at sea and at inland waters;
Prevention of marine pollution;
Promotion of Ship and Port Facility Security;
Facilitation of international maritime traffic;
Suppression of unlawful acts like piracy against ports serving international traffic;
To empower local ports and ship related operators to adequately participate in commercial shipping;
Regulation of commercial shipping sector having regard to standards, quality, cost and distribution of services;
Promotion of maritime education and training;
Regulation of coastal and inland water ways;
Ensure policies are harmonized with International maritime policies and conventions/instruments.
ii. Coordinate and monitor development projects relating to ports, ferries and others in line with vision 2030 and the ‘Big Four Initiatives’ on safety, security and environment;
To study, review and advise on drafting of laws relating to ports and shipping and to ratify maritime conventions;
To coordinate International, regional, bilateral shipping transport and maritime Agreements (IMO,ISCOS,IORA, IOMOU on port state control) amongst others; and
To co-ordinate inter-ministerial and agency meetings to ensure required relevant policies are developed and harmonized.
