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A ship offloading at the Port of Mombasa. [File, Standard]
The Kenya Maritime Authority has explained why it has taken so long for a ship that ran aground off Nyali beach in Mombasa to be salvaged amid fears it might cause oil pollution or be vandalised.
KMA Director General Omae Nyarandi said the salvage plan for MV Adan was currently undergoing the required regulatory and technical review, while mobilisation of the specialised requirements for the operation is underway.
“Subject to completion of the regulatory approval process and the arrival of all the required salvage equipment in Kenya, the refloating operation is scheduled to commence in mid-August 2026. The operation has been planned to coincide with favourable weather and tidal conditions to facilitate its safe and effective execution,” Nyarandi noted.
