Ghana Backs Major Reforms to IMO’s Global Maritime Audit SchemeGhana has thrown its full support behind major reforms that will ensure all 176 member nations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to undergo strict, mandatory safety checks every seven years. The move transforms what used to be a voluntary safety scheme into a legally binding…
Ghana Maritime Authority Welcomes IHO Director to Map Strategic Pathways for Hydrographic GrowthThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on Monday, July 6, 2026, received the Director of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), Dr John Nyberg, for a courtesy call as part of renewed efforts to build the country’s hydrographic capacity. The visit was aimed to…
Ghana, Nigeria Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Maritime SecurityThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have renewed their strategic partnership by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost regional maritime cooperation. The agreement, which replaces a previous MoU that expired in 2022, establishes a four-year…
GMA Marks Day of the Seafarer with Focus on Welfare and Industry GrowthThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on Thursday, June 25, 2026, celebrated the 2026 Day of the Seafarer at its Tema branch, honoring the invaluable contributions of maritime workers to the national and global economies. Held under the theme, “Carrying world trade. Carrying…
GMA Secures Global Sea-Time Placements with PIL for New Cohort of Ghanaian CadetsA new cohort of Ghanaian cadets being deployed for sea-time training onboard Pacific International Lines (PIL) vessels in Singapore has paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali. The appreciation visits by the cadets followed…