PREMIUM The Mombasa diver Kenya forgot His first major diving and rescue mission was the Mtongwe Ferry accident in Mombasa. Mombasa Just now Listen

While serving in the Kenya Navy, Mr Salim took part in yet another major rescue operation following the tragic sinking of the MV Bukoba ferry in Lake Victoria, near Mwanza, Tanzania, in May 1996.

Mohamed Ahmed Salim (centre) undertaking training of divers in Mombasa Photo credit: Pool He urged the National Heroes Council and the State Department for Blue Economy to consider and prioritise honouring local champions who have significantly contributed to Kenya’s maritime sector and ocean wealth.

Later that same year, while still attached to Divecon, Mr Salim was among a team hired to take part in another rescue operation after a US AC-130H Spectre gunship crashed into the Indian Ocean in the Mayungu area of Malindi.