PS Geoffrey Kaituko Welcomes Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s Interest in Kenya’s Maritime Labour Market
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The Principal Secretary of the State Department of Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Geoffrey Kaituko, has expressed optimism about the growing partnership between Kenya and Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a global leader in the maritime industry.
PS Kaituko recently met with Mr. Craig De Savoye, the General Manager of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, who is in the country for discussions with key stakeholders in the shipping and maritime sector.
During the meeting, Mr. De Savoye updated PS Kaituko on the significant strides Wilhelmsen has made in exploring the Kenyan Maritime Labour Market. This meeting is a follow-up to their initial discussions in January 2024, marking an ongoing collaboration aimed at integrating Kenya as a vital source of seafarers for Wilhelmsen’s global operations.
“Delighted to meet with Mr. Craig De Savoye, who shared the progress Wilhelmsen has made in tapping into Kenya’s maritime workforce. Their commitment to diversifying their labor supply is commendable, and Kenya stands ready to contribute skilled seafarers to their ranks,” PS Kaituko said.
The discussions highlighted Wilhelmsen’s advanced stage of consideration for Kenya as a key supplier of maritime labor, a move that is anticipated to bring substantial benefits to both parties. PS Kaituko, on behalf of the Kenyan government, expressed gratitude for Wilhelmsen’s dedication to this partnership, emphasizing its potential to significantly boost Kenya’s maritime sector.
Also present at the meeting were Ambassador Nancy Karigithu, a seasoned maritime expert, and Dr. Eric Aligula from the Executive Office of the President, underscoring the high-level support for this initiative.
This engagement between the Kenyan government and Wilhelmsen Ship Management signals a promising future for Kenya’s maritime industry, opening doors for Kenyan seafarers to access global opportunities.
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