Maritime Committee Calls for Mandatory AIS Enforcement Amid Growing Gulf RisksEscalating global maritime conflict, resurgent piracy, and human smuggling networks across key international shipping lanes are creating compounding economic and security risks for West Africa, with Ghana facing direct exposure, a maritime security report for August 23 to 29, 2026, has detailed. The weekly information…
Ghana Maritime Authority and the Ghana Navy Deploys MV Esther Ocloo for Offshore Security and Oil Spill ResponseThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has officially activated its specialized oil spill response vessel, the MV Esther Ocloo, following the completion of comprehensive training for a joint maritime-naval crew to man the vessel. The multi-purpose vessel will operate…
IMO and GMA Train Seafarer Certification Examiners to Strengthen Assessment FrameworksA regional workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of seafarer certification examiners opened in Accra today, bringing together maritime professionals from across West Africa to standardize assessment protocols. Organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in partnership with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), the five-day…
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,…