Ghana Backs Major Reforms to IMO’s Global Maritime Audit SchemeGhana has thrown its full support behind major reforms that will ensure all 176 member nations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to undergo strict, mandatory safety checks every seven years. The move transforms what used to be a voluntary safety scheme into a legally binding…
Ghana Maritime Authority Welcomes IHO Director to Map Strategic Pathways for Hydrographic GrowthThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on Monday, July 6, 2026, received the Director of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), Dr John Nyberg, for a courtesy call as part of renewed efforts to build the country’s hydrographic capacity. The visit was aimed to…
Ghana, Nigeria Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Maritime SecurityThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have renewed their strategic partnership by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost regional maritime cooperation. The agreement, which replaces a previous MoU that expired in 2022, establishes a four-year…
GMA Marks Day of the Seafarer with Focus on Welfare and Industry GrowthThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on Thursday, June 25, 2026, celebrated the 2026 Day of the Seafarer at its Tema branch, honoring the invaluable contributions of maritime workers to the national and global economies. Held under the theme, “Carrying world trade. Carrying…
GMA Secures Global Sea-Time Placements with PIL for New Cohort of Ghanaian CadetsA new cohort of Ghanaian cadets being deployed for sea-time training onboard Pacific International Lines (PIL) vessels in Singapore has paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali. The appreciation visits by the cadets followed…
Ghana Targets Zero Emissions and Shorter Turnaround Times at Tema and Takoradi PortsA three-day workshop marking a crucial turning point for the implementation of the Just-In-Time (JIT) Sailing Project in Ghana has been held at the MPS Terminal 3 at the Tema Port, aiming to reduce maritime carbon emissions while boosting port efficiency. The project,…
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…