Charting a New Course: The GMA’s ‘Reset Agenda’ One Year On In the high-stakes world of maritime governance, a year can pass like a quiet tide or hit like a powerful wave of reform. For the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), the past twelve months under new management have been less about settling in and more…
GMA Records Significant Gains in Maritime Governance Under Dr Kamal-Deen Ali’s LeadershipThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has reached a significant milestone in its current leadership cycle, reporting a year of institutional growth and expanded maritime governance under the direction of Director-General Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt, Rtd). Since taking office a year ago, Dr Ali…
GMA & Danaos Shipping Strengthen Ties to Boost Global Placement of Ghanaian SeafarersThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has reinforced its strategic partnership with global shipping giant Danaos Shipping and its local representative, Safety Marine, in a major drive to increase the placement of Ghanaian seafarers on international vessels. According to the Director General of the…
GMA Steps Up Community Engagement to Curb Rising Offshore IncursionsThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has concluded a series of strategic community engagements in Lower Axim and Abuesi in Shama in the Western Regions, aimed at addressing a sharp rise in fishing incursions into Offshore Exclusive Zones. Led by the Authority’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit,…
GMA and US Coast Guard Conclude Joint Strategic Review of Ghana’s Port Security EcosystemA Delegation from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has concluded a three-day assessment of Ghana’s maritime security infrastructure, expressing high confidence in the safety protocols at the Tema and Takoradi Ports. The inspection, conducted in collaboration with the Ghana Maritime Authority…
GMA Concludes 2025 Four Quarter Security Audits at Tema and Takoradi PortsThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) concluded its final quarter (Q4) security audit of the Tema Port, Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3, and the Takoradi Port in December 2025. Conducted under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the exercise evaluated the…