Partnership for Learning & Skills to Advance Safer Engineering in East Africa (PLEASE)
We empower East Africa’s maritime and energy sectors by building local engineering skills for safer, greener and more efficient port operations.
About PLEASE Project
The Partnership for Learning & Skills to advance safer engineering in East Africa (PLEASE) project is funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF). We empower East Africa’s maritime and energy sectors by building local engineering skills for safer, greener and more efficient port operations. Our programs strengthen safety leadership and support sustainable technological transitions across the region.
100%
CPD Compliant & Industry-Backed
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Critical Sectors Transformed
7+
Strategic Global & National Partners
Our Focus
#1
Maritime Sector
Maritime Transformation & Safety
Driving East Africa’s transition toward green, smart, and efficient ports. We bridge the local skills gap by equipping students, professionals, and apprentices with next-generation marine engineering competencies, remote-monitoring expertise, and vital safety leadership skills.
#2
Energy Sector
Sustainable Energy Systems
Powering a climate-resilient future. We upskill engineering professionals and early-career graduates in offshore energy systems, sustainable risk management, and digital safety; ensuring local infrastructure keeps pace with rapid technological advancements.
Our Vision
To advance Safety in Maritime & Energy Systems through Skills and Innovation
Upcoming Events
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We are working with industry, professional bodies and government agencies to strengthen engineering capacity for the safe adoption of digital and green technologies across the maritime and energy sectors in East Africa.
Latest News
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PLEASE Project Newsletter – Issue 2 Is Now Live!
We are excited to announce the official release of the second issue of the PLEASE Project Newsletter! This edition captures major strategic partnerships, regional capacity-building initiatives and key stakeholder milestones driving our mission forward. Featured Stories in Issue 2: Read the Newsletter Click the link below to access the full digital newsletter: 👉 [Read the…
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PLEASE Project recognized at the MOESNA Workshop in Nairobi
Across Africa, the maritime sector is undergoing rapid evolution, necessitating robust frameworks for regional integration, standardized education, and advanced technical capacity building. As the industry moves toward greener, smarter operations, collaborative initiatives between regional bodies and academic institutions are becoming pivotal in preparing the continent for emerging global maritime demands. On 16 th and 17…
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