Security is one of the major day to day occupations of the organisation. Kenya Ferry Services has put in place elaborate security measures intended to forestall any breakdown in security procedures. The Kenya Police and hired private guards are always at hand to ensure compliance to security requirements by the users. The corporation also works in collaboration with the Port Police and has built two police booths, one on the Island side and the other on the Mainland to ensure full time presence of the police.

A recent security audit certified Kenya Ferry services Ltd compliant with International Ship and Port Security Facility code (ISPS) by virtue of measures undertaken to comply with the provisions of that code.

Some of the requirements KFS were required to implement were :

1) Fencing operation area to keep off non-ferry users.

2) Erection of surveillance towers, which are manned by trained security guards, equipped with advanced surveillance equipment such as binoculars and telescopes.

3) Robust and strong gates have been erected on operation area entrances and exits.

4) Effective communication system with Kenya Ports authority,
Lighthouse and other agencies such as the Kenya Navy.

5) Anti terrorist check/Security: All vehicles boarding the ferries must pass through security check points manned by Kenya Anti-terrorist Police.

Other Security measures that KFS has put in place include:

Security on ramp approaches- Hired private guards have enabled the corporation to successfully control crowds during embarking and disembarking from the ferries and in the ferries. Through hire of the guards, Kenya Ferry Services has also ensured consistency in the smooth flow of traffic. The guards are deployed in specific points to control both crowds and traffic.

Security onboard ferries- The guards also ensure systematic inflow and outflow of both human and motor traffic where motor traffic leaves the ferries before handcarts, bicycles and pedestrians. The private guards assist corporation’s staff in these duties.

Above all there is annual security assessment in our premises and report submitted to KPA for incorporation to the major master plan, which is eventually submitted to the Ministry of Transport for International Maritime Organization (IMO) consumption. We intend to install pedestrian’s security gadgets sensors.