Ghana Maritime Authority Commits to Comprehensive Seafarer Development to Drive Economic GrowthThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is charting a new course for the nation’s maritime workforce with the establishment of a dedicated committee to formulate a comprehensive National Seafarer Development Programme Strategy. The initiative, which is a key priority for the central government in addressing…
Ghana Maritime Authority Seeks Sea Time Solutions at Global Crew Connect Conference in Manila The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is participating in the three-day Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference in Manila, Philippines, with a primary objective of securing strategic partnerships to provide sea time experience for its large number of unemployed maritime cadets. The…
Island Community Leaders Back GMA’s Push for Strict Safety on Volta and Oti LakesTraditional leaders in the island communities near Dambai in the Oti Region have thrown their support behind the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA)’s push for the strict enforcement of maritime regulations on the Volta and Oti Lakes to address incidents of accidents on…
Volta Lake Safety Boost: GMA Deploys Staff and Promises Affordable Life Jackets at Kpando TorkorThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is intensifying its efforts to enhance safety on the Volta Lake, deploying staff and pledging to provide affordable life jackets for boat operators and community members at Kpando Torkor in the Volta Region. This commitment was…
GMA and UK Hydrography Office Partner to Bolster Ghana’s Maritime Mapping CapacityA joint initiative focusing on hydrographic governance has kicked off, aiming to bolster Ghana’s capacity toward the establishment of a National Hydrographic Office (NHO). This initiative, led by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), aims to facilitate knowledge…
GMA Board Commits to Enhanced Collaboration The Governing Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has completed a three-day working tour of the Western Region. The visit, led by its Chairperson, Madam Jemilat Jawulaa Mahamah, and Director-General Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt rtd.) was aimed at strengthening oversight and familiarizing the Board with the Authority’s…
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Ghana Maritime Authority Participates In The 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference In Nice, France The Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali joined several thousands of participants at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, held at Nice in France, from 9th to 13th June 2025. The…
Parliament’s Committee on Transport Pledges Support to GMA The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has received laudation from members of Parliament’s Select Committee on Roads and Transport. The Members of Parliament said they were highly impressed by the work the Authority was doing in securing the safety and security of Ghana’s maritime domain, enhancing the safety…
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYDear Team, As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, I want to take a moment to recognize and honor the incredible women who contribute their talents, skills, and passion to the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), the maritime sector in Ghana, and globally. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action”, calls on us to accelerate…