Ghana Tops West and Central Africa in Maritime Safety Oversight Ghana has been recognised as the top-performing nation for maritime safety enforcement in West and Central Africa, after uncovering more vessel safety violations than any other country in the region. According to official regional data from the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Ghanaian inspectors…
The Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has warned that criminal networks operating in Africa’s maritime domain are increasingly exploiting cross-border connections between land, sea, and air, making it imperative for African nations to adopt coordinated, intelligence-led, and sustained security measures. Speaking at the opening of the maiden 1st African Maritime Security Forum in Accra,…
Key maritime unions have submitted a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) proposal to domestic Manning Agencies and Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Agencies (SRPAs), aimed at safeguarding seafarer rights, pension security, and general working conditions. The presentation marks a pivotal turning point in resolving a multi-year gap in seafarer regulation, updating an outdated national framework from…
Move Beyond Policy to Practical Digital Port Solutions — Transport Minister Urges Regional StakeholdersA five-day workshop on the Maritime Single Window designed to serve as a strategic technical platform to streamline and digitize maritime trade administration opened in Tema on Monday, October 20, 2026. The workshop aims to help maritime authorities, port operators, customs officials,…
GMA Urges Stronger Port & Border Controls as Maritime Crime Shifts Beyond PiracyOngoing conflicts in major global shipping lanes could open the door for increased maritime crime in West Africa, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has warned. To counter the threat, the GMA is urging stronger port security, enhanced sea surveillance, and deeper international cooperation.…
A two-day stakeholder sensitization workshop has been held in Accra, bringing together key security, judicial, and maritime authorities to map out the implementation strategy for Ghana’s new Maritime and Related Offences Law, 2026. Organized under the theme “Enhancing Maritime Security in Africa: Safe Seas for Africa,” was spearheaded by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in…
The second phase of the Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers workshop officially commenced on Monday, 28 September 2026, at the Bernhard Schulte Ship management (BSM) Centre, Regional Maritime University (RMU). The five-day workshop, organised by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), aims to build the capacity of…
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to translating maritime policies and international regulations into concrete actions that will strengthen Ghana’s position as a leading maritime hub in West Africa. He said the Government, through the Ministry of Transport and its agencies, would continue to implement strategic initiatives aimed at improving…
From Paddle and Sail to Smart Ships What the maritime industry means to the world and why Ghana must turn policy into practiceBy Dr. Evans Ago Tetteh Alternate Permanent Representative of Ghana to the International Maritime OrganizationOn World Maritime Day, the voyage from ancient paddles to low-carbon shipping offers a simple lesson: maritime progress depends…
Ghana’s Maritime Space Exposed to Global Security Shifts – Maritime Security CommitteeThe changing security environment across major international maritime routes is reinforcing the importance of preparedness, coordination, and timely information in protecting Ghana’s maritime interests, the National Maritime Security Committee has stated. In its weekly information brief covering September 6 to 12, 2026, the Committee…