Tanzanian seafarers see fortune in DMI-MOESNA partnership
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Maritime Organization of Eastern, Southern, and Northern Africa (MOESNA) to enhance skills exchange and practical training for maritime students.
The agreement was officially signed at the DMI campus in Dar es Salaam by the Institute’s Principal, Professor Tumaini Gurumo, and MOESNA’s Executive Director, Mr. Kassim Kaziba Mpata.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Gurumo emphasized the importance of the collaboration, noting that it opens up international exposure for both students and lecturers.
“This agreement creates new opportunities for our maritime students and faculty to gain hands-on experience in over 27 MOESNA member countries,” said Prof. Gurumo. “We also welcome students from those countries to come and study at DMI.”
Mr. Kassim Kaziba, the Executive Director of MOESNA, added that the partnership would allow students and youth across member states to access quality maritime education through DMI, thus contributing to regional capacity building in the maritime sector.
“Seafaring is still in high demand,” he said. “Through this agreement, MOESNA aims to provide more opportunities for young people across Africa to gain the necessary training and skills.”
On his part the Seafarers Secretary from Sweden, Dr Gerson Kumbuka highlighted the economic potential of the maritime industry.
“It is crucial for more young people to pursue maritime studies,” he said. “Many seafarers come from Indonesia, and the country earns significant foreign exchange through the industry. Tanzania can achieve the same if more youth are trained in this field.”
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DMI student, Hatibu Hamisi, echoed these sentiments, stating that the institute offers strong employment prospects for those pursuing maritime careers.
“There are many job opportunities in the maritime field.
“Young people should take advantage of this and enroll in these valuable courses,” he said.
