UK donates sophisticated Damage Control Unit systems to KDF
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UK and Danish governments donate sophisticated Damage Control Unit military systems to Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
UK and Danish governments donate sophisticated Damage Control Unit military systems to Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
The new system was assigned to Kenya Navy on Thursday, March 2 to help the country bolster its defence against maritime security threats.
The new Damage Control Unit (DCU) will be utilized by the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS), other maritime organizations, and sailors in addition to being used for damage control, claims KDF.
They could get crucial information about preventing and managing damages during maritime operations thanks to the technology.
Additionally, it will complement Kenya Naval Training College (KNTC) programs and other training aids including the Complete Mission Bridge Simulator, Firefighting Unit, Printing Press, and specialized local and international courses.
Kenya Navy Commander Jimson Mutai stated that the sophisticated Damage Control Unit will enable KDF to adhere to both the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (SOLAS).
“Our naval cooperation and partnership at the KNTC date back to 2018 when we launched the Full Mission Bridge Simulator. The facility has greatly improved the training of our personnel significantly cutting down on the cost of training. In June 2021, your support enabled us to launch the Firefighting Unit which set KN’s trajectory towards offering STCW certificates,” Mutai stated.
“The safety of personnel in any working environment is important. All seafarers must undertake Basic Safety Training. The DCU will enhance sailors’ abilities to manage damages onboard vessels in the event such unfortunate incidences occur,” he added.
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At the same time, Mutai promised both UK and Danish Governments to use the Damage Control Unit to train professionals and proficient sailors capable of defending the country against maritime security threats.
Kenya Naval Training College (KNTC) hopes to become a maritime centre of excellence, after the training.
Mutai also reiterated the partners’ unwavering support in training Kenya Navy personnel in the ongoing Basic Marine Commandos Course, Advanced Diving Course, and Simulator Instructors Course.
The Danish Defence Attaché Colonel Jens Lindvig noted that the system was key to helping Kenya develop its Blue Economy agenda.
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