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Why Kenyans miss out on onboard ship jobs

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Security officers keep guard next to MV Nautica after it docked at the port of Mombasa. [Gideon Maundu, Standard]

Hundreds of Kenyans are missing out on onboard jobs on ships due to delays in the processing and issuance of the Seafarers Identification Document (SID).

The SID, also known as a Seaman's Book or Seaman's Card, is a document carried by all professional seafarers, including cruise ship members or yacht crew, to keep a record of their time at sea.

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