Dorcas Affo-Toffey and Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali
The establishment of a Maritime Fusion Centre has been identified as a critical step toward enhancing maritime security and intelligence coordination across Ghana’s territorial and inland waters, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has announced.
The proposed centre, which will bring together key stakeholders including the Ghana Navy, Narcotics Control Commission (NACOB), Customs Division of the GRA, and the Ghana Immigration Service, aims to provide real-time, actionable intelligence to combat multiple maritime threats such as armed robbery at sea, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, narcotics trafficking, and human smuggling.
Speaking during a familiarisation visit by the Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Director-General of the GMA, Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt. Rtd), said the centre would enhance inter-agency collaboration and operational efficiency in tackling security challenges along Ghana’s coastline and inland waterways.
He noted that the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s maritime safety framework and support the growth of the country’s blue economy.
The Deputy Minister commended the GMA for the proactive initiative and pledged the Ministry’s support in mobilising the necessary resources.
She also encouraged closer collaboration with the Regional Maritime University (RMU) to train more seafarers and maritime professionals in line with Ghana’s goal of becoming a net exporter of maritime labour.
