METFUND

The Maritime Education and Training Fund (METFUND) is a Tanzanian public fund focused on supporting maritime education and training. Based in Dar es Salaam, it works with stakeholders to help develop human capital for the maritime sector. Its services include loans and grants, with opportunities advertised for applicants pursuing maritime qualifications, including Certificates of Competency and professional short courses. METFUND also provides online services for loan applications and contributor access, alongside staff mail and records management portals.

The Fund publishes application notices, applicant results, reports, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to its work. Its governance and administration include a Board of Trustees and committees responsible for matters such as loan allocation and repayment, maritime education and training, and planning, finance and audit. METFUND shares updates on meetings, stakeholder engagement, events and sector developments through its website and media channels. It also highlights collaboration with maritime institutions and related organizations.