Maritime Commercial Services

Its functions include:

Developing and reviewing of policies on Commercial Maritime and shipping operations;
Developing appropriate guidelines for determination of charges for provision of Maritime Services;
Providing policy direction on efficiency of the maritime and shipping services;
Facilitating and promoting of local participation in sea borne trade;
Promotion of Coastal Shipping;
Undertaking Studies on maritime economic activities and profile for investors;
Identifying and establishing linkages and collaboration with appropriate Maritime Association and organizations‟, both local and foreign;
Providing advice to cargo importers, exporters and local insurance providers companies for uptake of local insurance cover;
Developing strategies for promotion of local ship building and ownership;
Encouraging and promoting a second ship register for foreign ship owners and investors for registration in Kenya;
Establishing and maintaining a conducive Business Environment capable of attracting and fostering Capital Investments in Maritime and Shipping Sub-Sector;
Identifying and promoting commercial opportunities for investment in Kenya’s Maritime and Shipping Sector;
Undertaking surveys and providing advice on appropriate tax concessions and fiscal regimes necessary to boost development of the Sector;
Researching and disseminating findings on best practices that promote maritime trade;
Establish a maritime cluster development fund;
Promote ship-related operations through various policies and legislation to adequately participate in commercial shipping;
Creating linkages with other State departments and other partners in the development of the blue economy;
Mainstreaming Women participation in the maritime and shipping industry development programmes;