GMA strengthens competencies of seafarer examiners, instructors

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has opened a five-day regional training programme to strengthen the capacity of seafarer examiners, assessors and instructors to uphold international standards in maritime training and certification.

The programme, being held at the Regional Maritime University (RMU), Nungua, brings together maritime professionals from Ghana and six other African countries to update their knowledge and skills in assessment, examination and certification of seafarers.

He said examiners and assessors played an important role in protecting lives at sea, safeguarding vessels and cargo, and maintaining confidence in the maritime industry, since a certificate of competence was an assurance that its holder had the knowledge and skills required for the specific job.