Maritime Administration

Its functions include:

Providing guidance and policy direction in the development, formulation and adoption of international maritime conventions relating to safety of shipping, security of ships and port facilities, maritime education and prevention of marine pollution from ships;
Providing advice on admiralty jurisdiction matters;
Developing and reviewing laws, regulations and other legal instruments related to safety and security for international and national shipping;
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of policies relating to maritime and shipping services;
Promoting maritime education and training;
Promoting and/or undertaking research and development in Shipping and Maritime and the related activities;
Coordinating human resource development and management in support of Kenya’s Shipping Industry;
Developing a Central Data and Information Centre;
Publishing reports and monitor the implementation of the recommendations for improving Safety, security and environment protection at port facilities.