Kenya Maritime Authority Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Form

KMA Recruitment 2025… Do you wish to apply for Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025, Requirements, and How To Apply.

The Kenya Maritime Authority has been undergoing a massive recruitment intake annually for the past years. We’ve received numerous requests from aspirants on various platforms yearning for legitimate information about the Kenya Maritime Authority application form and guidelines for 2025-2026. Many applicants have been asking us questions like;

• How Can I Apply For KMA Recruitment 2025?
• Where Can I Obtain The 2025 KMA Recruitment Form?
• Is The KMA 2025 Recruitment Form Out?
• When Will The KMA Recruitment Start?

Keep reading this article as you will find answers to the above queries.

About Kenya Maritime Authority

Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Authority Act, No. 5 of 2006, the Merchant Shipping Act 2009, and relevant Maritime International Conventions.

Kenya Maritime Authority Recruitment 2025

Kenya Maritime Authority invites qualified applicants to apply for the following positions:

Vacancy List (KMA 1-4)

S/No.	Designation	Job Group (J/G)	Posts	Reference
1	Director, Maritime, Education, Training and Labour	KMA 2	1	KMA/ER1/25/1
2	Assistant Director, Training and Certification (Nautical)	KMA 3	1	KMA/ER1/25/2
3	Assistant Director, Registration of Ships, Inspections and Survey	KMA 3	1	KMA/ER1/25/3
4	Port State Control Officer	KMA 3	1	KMA/ER1/25/4
5	Principal Accountant	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/5
6	Principal Finance Officer	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/6
7	Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Nautical)	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/7
8	Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Engineering)	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/8
9	Principal Maritime Labour Officer	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/9
10	Principal Ship Surveyor	KMA 4	2	KMA/ER1/25/10
11	Principal Surveyor, Search and Rescue	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/11
12	Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/12

Download Job Descriptions (Flyer 1 PDF)

Vacancy List (KMA 5-10)

S/No.	Designation	Job Group (J/G)	Posts	Reference
1	Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer	KMA 5	1	KMA/ER2/25/1
2	Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer	KMA 5	3	KMA/ER2/25/2
3	Senior Administration Officer	KMA 5	1	KMA/ER2/25/3
4	Legal Officer (Board Services)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/4
5	Legal Officer (Legal Services)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/5
6	Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/6
7	Office Administrator	KMA 6	2	KMA/ER2/25/7
8	Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Nautical)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/8
9	Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Engineering)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/9
10	Maritime Labour Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/10
11	Search and Rescue Officer	KMA 6	6	KMA/ER2/25/11
12	Marine Environment Protection Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/12
13	Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/13
14	Merchant Shipping Fees Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/14
15	Legal Clerk	KMA 8	1	KMA/ER2/25/15
16	ICT Assistant	KMA 8	1	KMA/ER2/25/16
17	Supply Chain Management Assistant	KMA 8	1	KMA/ER2/25/17
18	Driver	KMA 9	5	KMA/ER2/25/18
19	Deckhand	KMA 9	2	KMA/ER2/25/19
20	Office Assistant	KMA 10	2	KMA/ER2/25/20

Download Job Descriptions (Flyer 2 PDF)

How To Apply

Indicate the position and reference number in your cover letter. Submit your application through:

• Hard Copy: Kenya Maritime Authority, P.O. Box 95076 – 80104, Mombasa.
• Email:
  • KMA 1 – 4 : [email protected]
  • KMA 5 – 10: [email protected]

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Compliance certificates are required.
• KMA is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 16th June 2025, 5:00 PM EAT

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