Three Ghanaian Cadets Embark on International Seatime with KOTCThe leadership of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on Monday, February 23, 2026 held a high-profile send-off session for three Ghanaian cadets as they embark on a life-changing Seatime Training Programme with the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC). This milestone marks a significant shift in the GMA’s…
GMA and CWEIC Explore Partnership to Drive Green Shipping Solutions through 3D ManufacturingThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) are exploring a strategic partnership to attract specialised investment into Ghana’s maritime sector. This initiative, facilitated by the CWEIC, the business arm of the Commonwealth Secretariat aims to connect Ghana…
GMA Records Significant Gains in Maritime Governance Under Dr Kamal-Deen Ali’s LeadershipThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has reached a significant milestone in its current leadership cycle, reporting a year of institutional growth and expanded maritime governance under the direction of Director-General Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt, Rtd). Since taking office a year ago, Dr Ali…
GMA & Danaos Shipping Strengthen Ties to Boost Global Placement of Ghanaian SeafarersThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has reinforced its strategic partnership with global shipping giant Danaos Shipping and its local representative, Safety Marine, in a major drive to increase the placement of Ghanaian seafarers on international vessels. According to the Director General of the…
GMA Steps Up Community Engagement to Curb Rising Offshore IncursionsThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has concluded a series of strategic community engagements in Lower Axim and Abuesi in Shama in the Western Regions, aimed at addressing a sharp rise in fishing incursions into Offshore Exclusive Zones. Led by the Authority’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit,…
GMA and US Coast Guard Conclude Joint Strategic Review of Ghana’s Port Security EcosystemA Delegation from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has concluded a three-day assessment of Ghana’s maritime security infrastructure, expressing high confidence in the safety protocols at the Tema and Takoradi Ports. The inspection, conducted in collaboration with the Ghana Maritime Authority…
GMA Concludes 2025 Four Quarter Security Audits at Tema and Takoradi PortsThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) concluded its final quarter (Q4) security audit of the Tema Port, Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3, and the Takoradi Port in December 2025. Conducted under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the exercise evaluated the…
GMA Inaugurates 3rd Audit Committee to Bolster Transparency and GovernanceThe Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has inaugurated its Third Audit Committee, signaling a reinforced commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in corporate governance. The ceremony, held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Authority’s Head Office, marked the official transition from the second audit team to…
Maritime Security Conference Pushes for Local Ownership in Gulf of GuineaGhana’s Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, has stressed the need for the African maritime sector to shift toward African ownership of maritime security and the Blue Economy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). He asserted that this African ownership must…
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…