WISTA Ghana and WIMOWCA Ghana Host Stakeholders to Mark International Day for Women in Maritime at BSM Maritime Training Center, Ghana

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 Ada

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 Safety

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 Cadets

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 Intensifies Efforts to Ratify ILO Convention C185

GMA Intensifies Efforts to Ratify ILO Convention C185The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has intensified efforts to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention, 2003 (C185), a move set to eliminate decades of travel restrictions and professional hurdles for Ghanaian maritime workers. The Convention introduces a specialised biometric “passport” for sailors known as the…

GHALDA and GMA Launch Pilot Safety Training to Curb Drowning in Oti Region

GHALDA and GMA Launch Pilot Safety Training to Curb Drowning in Oti RegionA five-day training program for boat owners and operators is currently underway at Dambai, in the Krachi East District of the Oti Region. The initiative aims to address the rising number of drowning incidents on Ghana’s inland waterways. This pilot program, organised by…

GMA Pledges Total Inclusion for Women, Vows to Dismantle Barriers in Maritime Sector

GMA Pledges Total Inclusion for Women, Vows to Dismantle Barriers in Maritime SectorThe Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali, has issued a rallying call for the total inclusion of women in the maritime sector, pledging to dismantle the systemic barriers that have long sidelined female seafarers. According to Dr Ali,…

GMA Boss Leads Push for Ghanaian Cadets’ Seatime and Strategic Industry Synergy

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…