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...
reduces gas emissions by 36% in 3yrs
Meridian Port Services (MPS), operator of the Tema Port, has been labelled two-star in greenhouse gas emissions at its terminal by the Bollore Ports - a new certification process of its new green terminal projects worldwide.
MPS is the first among 14 container...
Two Ghanaian Insurance Practitioners, Dr. Issah Anafure, Managing Director - Quality Life Insurance Company and Jason Atike, Administrator - Insurance Brokers Association has won the African Insurance Organization’s (AIO) book awards for 2021.
The event which took place in Lagos, Nigeria during the 47th AIO annual general meeting and conference...
The Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has charged the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), two key agencies clothed with the responsibility of managing and regulating Ghana’s maritime domain, to collaborate and spearhead the development of new policies capable of resolving the safety issues...
Shipping generates 2.9% of global carbon emissions
Leading companies are trialling carbon-neutral fuels
Organisations explore wind sails, new ship designs and speed limits
Hurdles related to clean fuel supply and investment cost
As environmental concerns become increasingly pressing for governments and businesses alike, the shipping industry is taking steps...