Justices of the Superior Courts of Ghana have been assembled in this year’s Maritime Law Seminar which is the premier event that provides the platform for judges to be abreast with knowledge on maritime law and new developments in this specialized discipline.
The judges undertook subjects such as piracy and...
The transition towards the digital revolution has spurred up the global maritime industry. Digitalization will enable nations to deeply engage in the global economy, resulting in improved developmental outcomes. The maritime industry is interconnected, and digital technology trends will be necessary for competitiveness and efficiency. Digitalization is the new...
The challenges of cost-effectiveness for shipping services, efficiency of seaports, high levels of freight rates and the special case of landlocked countries must keep maritime administrators of West and Central African countries awake at night.
This is because the economies of all countries in the region, just as is the...
The Minister for Transport, Kweku Ofori Asiamah, has revealed that findings of the feasibility studies conducted for the development of the Keta Port, indicate that Phase 1 of that project would cost around USD 600M.
The Minister disclosed this during a market sounding event on the Keta Port Project development...
Tullow Ghana has taken delivery of the MV Flat Confidence following the successful Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID) testing on 5th November 2021.
The MV Flat Confidence vessel is the first Ghanaian-owned, Ghanaian-flagged marine vessel to support offshore activities in the oil and gas industry.
The MV Flat Confidence was acquired...
...as 7 Ghanaian women attend 41st WISTA International Conference
More women are needed to take up leadership roles in the maritime sector to help bridge the gender gap and fulfil the fifth Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stakeholders at the 41st Women's International Shipping Trading Association (WISTA) International conference...
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Ms Benonita Bismarck has said that engagements are ongoing among stakeholders to review the entire process of administration and handling of uncleared cargoes at the country’s ports.
According to her, reports on uncleared cargo is worrying and urgent steps are...
…says it will improve sector
Leaders of Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) have commended the creation of the Ports Journalist Network (PJN), a group made up of journalists who have been reporting on the maritime sector over the years.
The officials expressed optimism that the network will...
Re-elected President of Women in International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA) Ghana Chapter, Jamilat Jawulah Mahama, has pointed out that promoting interest of women in the maritime sector is key to its growth and development.
For her, support for women to achieve leadership positions is crucial moving forward.
"WISTA Ghana believes...