The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has scored a win with its new training directive. Key industry players have endorsed the move to overhaul the curriculum for seafarers, prioritizing mental health and social safety alongside technical skills.

For decades, training focused solely on physical hazards—storms and machinery. The new "Social Harm" module addresses bullying, harassment, and isolation at sea. "A depressed sailor is as dangerous as a broken rudder," said a KMA official. The curriculum aligns Kenya with the latest International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards, boosting the employability of Kenyan crews on global vessels.