This is a list of courses offered at Bandari Maritime Academy and their respective fees structure. Formerly known as Bandari College, Bandari Maritime Academy is a maritime training school located along Mikanjuni Road in Mombasa.
The school through a gazette Notice No. 233 dated 28 November 2018 is mandated to develop academic and vocational skills and provide the maritime labor needed for sustainable growth of the Blue Economy.
Below is a list of courses offered at the institution with their qualifications and fee structure.
Marine Engineering
1. Diploma in Marine Engineering
Qualifications: KCSE C- or craft certificate in maritime engineering.
Duration: 3 years/ Module – Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 140,000 per module.
2. Certificate in Marine Engineering
Qualifications: KCSE D plain
Duration: 2 years / module – Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 125,000 per module
Nautical Studies
1. Diploma in Nautical Studies
Qualifications: KCSE C- or certificate in nautical studies.
Duration: Duration: 3 years/ Module – Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 140,000 per module
2. Craft certificate in Nautical Studies
Qualifications: KCSE D plain
Duration: 2 years / module – Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 125,000 per module
Port Operation and Logistics
1. Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
Qualifications: KCSE C- or certificate in maritime transport logistics
Duration: Duration: 3 years/ Module – Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 120,000 per module
2. Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics
Qualifications: KCSE D plain
Duration: 2 years / module – Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 95,000 per module
3. Foundation Diploma in Shipping
Qualifications: KCSE C-
Duration: 6 Months of part-time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 45,000
Port Operation Equipment Courses
1. Forklift and Empty Container Handler
Qualifications: Passed KCPE, Valid driving License with BCE endorsement.
Duration: 6 Weeks Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 54,000
2. Terminal tractor
Qualifications: Must have a valid driving license with BCE and forklift endorsements
Duration: 8 Weeks Full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 75,000
3. Toploader/Reachstacker
Qualifications: Must have a valid driving license with both forklift and terminal tractor endorsements.
Duration: 8 weeks full time
Tuition Fees: Ksh 130,000
Standard of Training Certification, Watchkeeping, and Ancillary
1. Standard of training certification & watchkeeping
Qualifications: KCPE or serving seafarers ( STCW Ch.VI, Sect A, Table A – VI/1-1, 1-2, 1-3,1-4, AVI/5 & V1/6)
Duration: 10 days full time
Tuition: Ksh 20,000
2. Standard of training certification & watchkeeping- Revalidation
Qualifications: Serving seafarers ( STCW Ch.VI, Sect A, Table A – VI/1-1, 1-2, 1-3,1-4, AVI/5 & VI/6)
Duration: 5 days full time
Tuition: Ksh 20,000
3. Coxswain Level III
Qualifications: KCPE Pass or it’s equivalent Standard of training certification & watchkeeping course.
Duration: 20 days Full time
Tuition Fees; Ksh 135,000
Technical Courses
1. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Plant option
Qualifications: KCPE C- or craft certificate in nautical studies
Duration: 3 years/ module
Tuition Fees: Ksh 140,000
2. Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering power option
Qualifications: KCPE C- or craft certificate in nautical studies
Duration: 3 years. module
Tuition Fees: Ksh 140,000
3. Craft in Mechanical Engineering Plant option
Qualification: KCSE D Plain
Duration : 2 years / module
Tuition Fees: Ksh 125, 000
4. Craft in electrical and electronics engineering power option
Qualification: KCSE D Plain
Duration : 2 years / module
Tuition Fees: Ksh 125, 000
5. Electrical Installation Grade III
Qualification: KCPE
Duration: 1 Year full time
Tuition: Ksh 75,000
6. Refrigeration and Air condition Grade III
Qualification: KCPE
Duration: 1 Year full time
Tuition: Ksh 75,000
7. Welding & Metal Fabrication (ARC Welding) Grade III
Qualification: KCPE
Duration: 1 Year full time
Tuition: Ksh 75,000
8. Automotive Technology Grade III
Qualification: KCPE
Duration: 1 Year full time
Tuition: Ksh 75,000
9. Plumbing Grade III
Qualification: KCPE
Duration: 1 Year full time
Tuition: Ksh 75,000
10. Solar Technology T1
Qualification: Technicians /Craftsmen
Duration: 2 weeks full time
Tuition: Ksh 47,000
11. Solar Technology 2
Qualification: T1
Duration: 2 weeks full time
Tuition: Ksh 47,000
Please note that the fees are subject to change. Contact the school using the avenues below for fee policies and payments.
Bandari Maritime Academy Contacts
Location: Mikanjuni Rd, Mombasa
Phone: + 254 111 773 811, +254412112999
Email: info@bma.ac.ke
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