"This five-year agreement will enable Kenya marine engineering and nautical science cadets acquire seagoing service of 12 months which is a mandatory requirement towards attainment of professional qualifications in the maritime industry either as marine engineering officers or navigating officers," said Nancy Karigithu, the Permanent Secretary for maritime and shipping affairs.
Ms Karigithu said the shipping industry had stagnated over the years, but attempts are now being made to revive it, reported the East African Standard.
"We have got one of the longest coastlines in Africa, and it's sad that we are not a power to reckon with when it comes to shipping and other maritime affairs in the continent," she said.
"But with the setting up of the new department that I am heading, as well as partnerships with notable global players like Denmark, I am sure the situation will change," Karigithu added.
Ms Karigithu said the shipping industry had stagnated over the years, but attempts are now being made to revive it, reported the East African Standard.
"We have got one of the longest coastlines in Africa, and it's sad that we are not a power to reckon with when it comes to shipping and other maritime affairs in the continent," she said.
"But with the setting up of the new department that I am heading, as well as partnerships with notable global players like Denmark, I am sure the situation will change," Karigithu added.