Technology, funding, capacity critical to maritime excellence – GMA

Mr Ang-numbaala said the GMA was also working to increase the number and capacity of Port State Control officers responsible for inspecting vessels calling at Ghanaian ports, saying that effective PSC operations were important to ensuring that vessels were safe, complied with environmental requirements and met International Maritime Organisation standards.

Mr Eric Ang-numbaala, a Senior Planning Officer at the GMA, said the four areas required sustained attention as Ghana worked to improve safety, security, environmental protection and efficiency within the maritime sector.05, GNA — The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has identified technology, funding, technical capacity and inter-agency collaboration as critical requirements for translating Ghana’s maritime policies into operational excellence.