Kenya Maritime Authority
The Kenya Maritime Authority is recruiting Senior Ship Surveyors for a full-time Government Jobs role in Kenya. This position involves supervising ship construction, technical evaluations, and vessel inspections to ensure compliance with maritime safety standards. Candidates must hold advanced maritime qualifications and possess at least three years of senior officer experience.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: Government Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nairobi
- Company: Kenya Maritime Authority
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Last Updated: April 21, 2026
Senior Ship Surveyors at Kenya Maritime Authority – Kenya Maritime Authority Kenya Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises the work of Recognized Organizations
- Supervising the building/ conversion of Kenyan ships
- Supervising the performance of technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to ship Safety equipment; machinery systems; load line; oil pollution prevention; hull structure; Subdivision and stability; tonnage; Structural fire protection; Noxious Liquid Substances pollution; radio; Carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk;
- Carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
- Survey of Kenyan Ships for issuance of ships’ certificate;
- Inspects small vessels
Qualifications & Skills
- Certificate of Competency III/I – STCW 1978 (as amended)
- Certificate of Competency II/I – STCW 1978 (as amended)
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree Marine Environment
- Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science
- Supervisory Course (at least 2 weeks)
EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years of which should have been at the level of senior officer.
🎯 How to Apply
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.kma.go.ke.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for Senior Ship Surveyors at Kenya Maritime Authority in Kenya, you must hold either a Certificate of Competency III/I or II/I under STCW 1978 (as amended), plus a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment, or Nautical Science. Government Jobs jobs in Kenya also typically require completion of a supervisory course of at least two weeks duration.
This Senior Ship Surveyors at Kenya Maritime Authority job requires at least three years of experience, with a minimum of three years at the senior officer level. The role involves supervising recognized organizations and conducting technical evaluations, so your experience must demonstrate competency in maritime safety and vessel supervision within Government Jobs jobs in Kenya.
As a Senior Ship Surveyor with the Kenya Maritime Authority, you will supervise recognized organizations, oversee ship building and conversion projects, and conduct technical evaluations on safety equipment, machinery, hull structures, and dangerous cargo systems. When you apply for Senior Ship Surveyors at Kenya Maritime Authority Kenya, you will also inspect small vessels and survey Kenyan ships for certificate issuance.
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