Ghana Maritime Authority

A delegation from the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), led by Deputy Director General Mubarick Masawudu, recently paid a working visit to the world-renowned Warsash Maritime School at Solent University in Southampton.

This visit, on the sidelines of the annual conference of the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC), offered a firsthand look at top-tier training frameworks and cutting-edge maritime simulation technology at the school.

According to the DDG, the insights gained would directly feed back into the GMA’s youth outreach, proving that modern maritime careers are highly technical, globally competitive, and open to diverse academic backgrounds.

Mr Masawudu believes that reviewing Warsash School’s highly sophisticated full-mission simulation facilities and modernized curriculum effectively helps identify key global benchmarks to enhance Ghana’s own local seafarer development.

Read the full details of the tour on our website https://ghanamaritime.gov.gh/gma-delegation-visits-warsash-maritime-school-to-explore-advanced-seafarer-training-models/

The Ghana Maritime Authority extends warm Eid al-Adha greetings to all Muslims in Ghana and across Africa, especially our Muslim seafarers, dock workers, shipowners, agents, and stakeholders within the maritime industry.

Eid al-Adha reminds us of sacrifice, faith, and service to others.
These values resonate deeply both at sea and on shore, where our maritime community works tirelessly to keep trade moving, ports operating, and lives protected.

On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of GMA, we wish you and your families a blessed Eid filled with peace, good health, and abundant blessings.

Eid Mubarak!

On this special African Union Day, the Ghana Maritime Authority celebrates the unity, resilience, and shared prosperity of our continent.

Africa’s seas and waterways are the backbone of our collective future. Through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Agenda 2063, the maritime sector is uniquely positioned to connect markets, enable seamless trade, and drive a thriving blue economy.

Realising this potential requires deep collaboration. The GMA is fully committed to working alongside sister maritime administrations across Africa to ensure our waters remain safe, secure, and sustainable.

Together, we can unlock the immense wealth of our oceans for the benefit of all Africans.
Let’s keep building bridges, both on land and at sea, toward a more integrated and prosperous Africa.

To mark the International Day for Women in Maritime, WISTA Ghana and WIMOWCA Ghana hosted an impactful breakfast session in Accra, bringing together female industry leaders to discuss turning high-level gender inclusion commitments into concrete, daily actions within the maritime and transport industry.

The event also marked WISTA Ghana’s 2026 AGM, ushering in a new executive team led by President Stella Cobbah to steer the association’s affairs for the next two years.

Read the full details here 👇🏽👇🏽

https://ghanamaritime.gov.gh/wista-ghana-and-wimowca-ghana-host-stakeholders-to-mark-international-day-for-women-in-maritime-at-bsm-maritime-training-center-ghana/

Ghana Maritime Authority Celebrates Women in Maritime

The Ghana Maritime Authority proudly joins the global community in marking the International Day for Women in Maritime, celebrating the courage, innovation, and achievements of women across the sector.

From seafaring and port operations to engineering, law, and leadership, women continue to break barriers and drive progress.

The Authority reaffirms its commitment to gender inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls in maritime. Diversity and equal participation are essential to unlocking innovation, strengthening Ghana’s maritime sector, and advancing national development.

On this occasion, we call on government institutions, industry players, and partners to support initiatives that mentor and elevate women in maritime. Together, let us sail toward a future where every woman’s potential is fully realized.

To all women in the maritime fraternity, we celebrate your courage, dedication, and achievements. Your contributions inspire future generations and propel the industry forward.

Happy International Day for Women in Maritime.

Kamal-Deen Ali, PhD (Naval Capt Rtd)
Director General

To the women who are our steady anchors in every storm and the compasses that guide us home: Happy Mother’s Day.

Just as the sea demands resilience, motherhood requires a special kind of strength and grace.

Today, we honor the incredible women who navigate the depths of love and sacrifice to nurture the next generation.

To our mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures, thank you for your unwavering guidance and for keeping our lives on a steady course.

The Ghana Maritime Authority salutes the strength, resilience, and heart of all mothers.

The Governing Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has held a sensitisation forum with the Ada East Inland Canoe and Fishermen Association as part of efforts aimed at enhancing water transport safety.

The meeting, which also served as a fact-finding mission for the Board, saw the Chairman of the Association, Ebenezer Ofoe Akpo, highlight pressing concerns regarding the dangerous waves created by high-speed pleasure boats from local resorts operating along the lake in Ada, specifically where the river meets the sea at the estuary.

These wakes, the Association said, frequently destabilize smaller vessels, putting lives at risk. The Director General of the GMA, Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt Rtd), assured that the GMA will not only engage resort owners and traditional leaders but also introduce a licensing regime to ensure everyone follows the rules of the water.

Read the full details in the link below:

https://ghanamaritime.gov.gh/gma-board-sensitises-boat-operators-in-ada/

In a move under its new "resetting agenda," the Ghana Maritime Authority is decentralising maritime safety by moving beyond the big hubs of Accra, Tema, and Takoradi to establish a permanent presence in high-risk areas across the country.

An exciting part of this initiative is the introduction of the Safety Guard concept with the GMA announcing plans to recruit and train local community members to serve as wardens on our lakes.

These guards, officials say will be on the front lines, monitoring safety standards and ensuring every passenger in the lake transport regime is protected.

The governing board of the GMA during a visit to the Paramount Chief of Ada, Nene Abram Kabu Akuaku III, and the Ada East District Assembly, emphasized that safety starts with community partnership, thus, the Authority is determined to work with traditional leaders and district assemblies, in building a maritime economy that is formal, secure, and locally driven.

Read the full story in the link below 👇👇👇👇

https://ghanamaritime.gov.gh/gma-partners-traditional-authorities-to-drive-new-national-strategy-for-inland-waterway-safety/

As Ghana celebrates Workers’ Day, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) joins the nation in honoring our gallant Ghanaian workforce, particularly the maritime professionals and seafarers whose unwavering dedication powers Ghana’s blue economy.

The GMA recognizes your tireless efforts in protecting, and promoting our maritime domain.

Every inspection conducted, every safety advisory issued, and every hour spent at sea contributes to a more resilient maritime sector.

From our bustling ports to the high seas, your commitment to safety, security, and excellence ensures that trade flows seamlessly and our waters remain protected.

The GMA remains steadfast in its mission to protect your welfare, enhance working conditions, and uphold the highest international standards for all seafarers.

We say Ayekoo! Thank you for your service to Mother Ghana and the continent at large.

Happy Workers’ Day!

Bridging the Seatime Deficit: Ghana Maritime Authority Deploys New Batch of Cadets 👇🏼👇🏼

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) continues to make significant strides in addressing the maritime labor gap with the deployment of a new cohort of cadets Bahri Ship Management for their mandatory 12-month international sea time.

This milestone was made possible through the strategic engagements of Deputy Director General, Mubarick Masawudu, with Bahri officials during the 2026 African Maritime Security Conference in Addis Ababa.

This deployment serves as a vital bridge between academic theory and the high-stakes reality of vessel operations, ensuring the cadets meet the standards set by the International Maritime Organization as a final step to earn their Certificate of Competency (CoC).

The Director General Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt Rtd) emphasised that these results are driven by passion and synergy.

To ensure the future of Ghanaian seafarers, the Authority is exploring the establishment of a dedicated Seafarer Development Fund to provide sustainable financial support for training.

Read the full story here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

https://ghanamaritime.gov.gh/gma-sustains-efforts-to-bridge-seatime-deficit-deploys-new-batch-of-cadets/