GMA Board Sensitises Boat Operators in AdaThe Governing Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has held a sensitization meeting with boat operators in Ada to address the unique navigational risks within the lower Volta Lake. The engagement, which forms part of the Board’s monitoring tour, allowed the team to engage directly with those on…
GMA Partners Traditional Authorities to Drive New National Strategy for Inland Waterway SafetyIn a major move to curb waterborne accidents and formalise Ghana’s local maritime economy, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has announced plans to recruit and train local Safety Guards to monitor safety standards and ensure compliance across inland waterways. The initiative is part…
GMA Sustains Efforts to Bridge Seatime Deficit; Deploys New Batch of CadetsThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has deployed a new cohort of cadets for international sea time, marking a significant step in bridging the maritime labor gap. This latest group represents the continued success of the GMA’s seafaring promotion policy. During an appreciation visit to…
GMA Official Statement: RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTARY BY HON SAMUEL AWUKU CONCERNING THE MV SANKOFA FISHING VESSEL (IMO No 7395870) The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) wishes to provide an official response to recent public commentary regarding a fishing vessel, the MV Sankofa. This statement provides a detailed timeline of the vessel’s deregistration from the Ghana…
GMA Official Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The attention of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has been drawn to a recent Facebook post bearing the name and details of the Member of Parliament for Akwapim North, Hon Sammi Awuku. The post suggests that certain issues regarding a vessel reportedly detained and boarded by the Senegalese Navy…
GMA Intensifies Efforts to Ratify ILO Convention C185The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has intensified efforts to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention, 2003 (C185), a move set to eliminate decades of travel restrictions and professional hurdles for Ghanaian maritime workers. The Convention introduces a specialised biometric “passport” for sailors known as the…
GMA Director General Inspires T.I. AMASS Students to Explore Global Maritime CareersThe Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt Rtd), has called on Ghanaian youth to equip themselves with competitive skills before entering the job market. Dr Ali, who returned to his roots at the T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High…
GHALDA and GMA Launch Pilot Safety Training to Curb Drowning in Oti RegionA five-day training program for boat owners and operators is currently underway at Dambai, in the Krachi East District of the Oti Region. The initiative aims to address the rising number of drowning incidents on Ghana’s inland waterways. This pilot program, organised by…
Advisory note on safety and security of Ghanaian seafarers operating internationallyMaritime Circular – ADVISORY NOTE to Seafarers
GMA Pledges Total Inclusion for Women, Vows to Dismantle Barriers in Maritime SectorThe Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali, has issued a rallying call for the total inclusion of women in the maritime sector, pledging to dismantle the systemic barriers that have long sidelined female seafarers. According to Dr Ali,…