Ghana Launches Aggressive Push for Global Cadet Placements at UK Maritime SummitGhana has launched an aggressive campaign for international cadet placements, showcasing Africa’s rapidly rising maritime talent to global employers. Speaking at a conference organised by the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) in Southampton, United Kingdom, the Deputy Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority,…
Ghana Maritime Authority Commissions Safety Guards and Launches Life Jackets for Safety and Livelihood CampaignThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has officially launched the Life Jackets for Safety and Livelihood campaign in Accra, alongside the commissioning of Safety Guards in a dual initiative is set to transform water transport safety while safeguarding the communities along the…
GMA Organises Consultative Meeting with COC/COP Examiners and TrainersThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on Monday , May 25, 2026 organised a consultative meeting with maritime examiners, assessors and trainers responsible for testing and certifying Ghanaian seafarers. Held at the Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Maritime Training Centre at the Regional Maritime University (RMU), the engagement focused…
GMA DELEGATION VISITS WARSASH MARITIME SCHOOL TO EXPLORE ADVANCED SEAFARER TRAINING MODELSA delegation from the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has paid a working visit to the Warsash Maritime School at Solent University in Southampton to familiarise itself with the school’s world-class training facilities and explore modern benchmarks in maritime education. The visit by the five-member…
WISTA Ghana and WIMOWCA Ghana Host Stakeholders to Mark International Day for Women in Maritime at BSM Maritime Training Center, GhanaWomen leaders and stakeholders across Ghana’s maritime, trade, and logistics sectors gathered on Monday, 18th May, 2026, for an impactful breakfast session to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime. The event, jointly organized…
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…