GMA Boss Leads Push for Ghanaian Cadets’ Seatime and Strategic Industry SynergyThe Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali, has embarked on a series of high-level engagements with representatives of major shipping lines and terminal operators to bolster Ghana’s standing in the global maritime labor market. The working visits to Pacific…
Ghana and Denmark Strengthen “Partnership for Good“ to Drive Green Shipping and Maritime SecurityA technical workshop on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework (NZF), has been held in Accra on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Representatives from the maritime, finance, and diplomatic sectors met to align Ghana’s green ambitions with the urgent need to protect…
GMA Warns Against Sea Pollution and Alcohol Use in Prampram OutreachIn a move to safeguard Ghana’s marine ecosystem and critical offshore assets, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has intensified its community outreach, urging fisherfolk in Abia and Prampram in the Ningo-Prampam District of the Greater Accra Region to become active partners in the fight against…
Ghana Champions Cultural Diplomacy and Regional Trade at MOWCA’s 50th Anniversary SummitIn a strategic blend of maritime policy and cultural diplomacy, Ghana’s delegation to the 50th Anniversary of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) turned the spotlight on the nation’s heritage as a tool for trade in Banjul, The Gambia. The Minister…
Three Ghanaian Cadets Embark on International Seatime with KOTCThe leadership of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on Monday, February 23, 2026 held a high-profile send-off session for three Ghanaian cadets as they embark on a life-changing Seatime Training Programme with the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC). This milestone marks a significant shift in the GMA’s…
GMA and CWEIC Explore Partnership to Drive Green Shipping Solutions through 3D ManufacturingThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) are exploring a strategic partnership to attract specialised investment into Ghana’s maritime sector. This initiative, facilitated by the CWEIC, the business arm of the Commonwealth Secretariat aims to connect Ghana…
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is in discussions with RusselSmith to introduce innovative 3D boat manufacturing technology to Ghana’s maritime sector. This potential partnership, supported by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), marks a significant step toward modernising Ghana’s inland water transport and protecting the country’s natural environment. Traditional wooden boat construction has long…
THE TALE OF AN ANGRY GODDESS KORLE LAGOON BY RANDA NAA DEI ASHIE Once upon a time, traditions, superstitions, taboos and beliefs were a way of life and thus to an extent shaped and controlled the ways we lived and managed situations. Some of these superstitions and traditions protected our water bodies and forests as…
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has inaugurated its Third Audit Committee as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good corporate governance. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the GMA Head Office. In his opening remarks, the Director-General of the GMA, Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Captain, Rtd.), expressed appreciation…
GMA to unveil new Head Office building The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is set to mark a historic milestone this March with the unveiling of its ultra-modern head office building in Accra, a symbol of Ghana’s growing influence in global maritime affairs. The 12-storey complex, complete with auditoriums, rooftop facilities, and sustainable features such as…