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Kenya Maritime Authority stated in a public notice to shipowners, ship operators, ship agents, ship masters, and the general public that only the listed firms that have been vetted and verified will be permitted to conduct recruitment. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]
The Kenya Maritime Authority has identified 11 companies that will recruit and place Kenyan seafarers on ocean-going vessels.
While Kenya has 11 manning agents, the Philippines, a global leader in maritime labour, has up to 300 licensed firms.
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