… Rear Admiral Bessing made the call during a cocktail reception hosted for Naval officers serving at the 37 Military Hospital at Anchor House in Cantonments, Ghana Navy mentioned. …
The Ghana Navy and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have renewed their commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration to tackle the growing threat of drug trafficking and substance abuse in Ghana. …
The Ghana Navy and Zambia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation following a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Zambian Defence Attaché to Ghana, Colonel Brian Kandiwa Moyo, to the Naval Headquarters on Thursday, 23 July 2026. …
… The Ghana Navy was provided with radar systems, antennas and monitoring displays to strengthen surveillance at coastal operations centres, alongside body armour and boarding equipment for the Special Boats Squadron. …
… The equipment was presented at a brief ceremony held at the 48 Engineers Regiment in Teshie on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with significant portions of the consignment allocated to the Ghana Navy. …
The Ghana Navy has participated in the 2026 African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) held in Rabat, Morocco, from July 21 to 22, to advance cooperation and strengthen maritime security across Africa. …
… He said the government was taking deliberate steps to strengthen the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces, with particular focus on enhancing the capabilities of the Ghana Navy to safeguard the country’s waters, critical infrastructure and other strategic national asset …
The Ghana Navy has strengthened the technical capacity of its personnel with the successful completion of the Engineering Mechanic Qualifying Course 1-2026 at the School of Maritime Engineering and Combat Systems (SMECS) at Naval Base Sekondi. …
… During the meeting, the delegation outlined the planned activities for the celebration and highlighted ongoing efforts to secure sponsorship to support the week-long programme, the Ghana Navy posted on social media. …
The Chief of the Naval Staff has called for sustained investment in science, technology and innovation in military healthcare to keep the Ghana Armed Forces aligned with evolving healthcare demands and modern military operations. He made the remarks during a cocktail reception for Naval officers at the 37 Military Hospital, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, professional development, and upholding discipline and integrity.
The Chief of the Naval Staff has called for sustained investment in science, technology and innovation in military healthcare to keep the Ghana Armed Forces aligned with evolving healthcare demands and modern military operations. He made the remarks during a cocktail reception for Naval officers at the 37 Military Hospital, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, professional development, and upholding discipline and integrity.
The Ghana Navy and Narcotics Control Commission renewed their commitment to inter-agency collaboration during a courtesy visit, with NACOC's Director-General commending the Navy's support in combating illicit drug trafficking in Ghana's maritime space through capacity-building initiatives including VBSS training and Exercise OBANGAME EXPRESS.
The United States has donated $4 million in military equipment including protective gear, radar systems and training materials to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance defence and surveillance capabilities. The donation is intended to support both the Ghana Army and Navy in responding to security challenges and addressing transnational threats.
The Ghana Navy and Zambia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation following a courtesy visit by Zambia's newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Brian Kandiwa Moyo, to Naval Headquarters. Both sides discussed reinforcing military ties and exploring new avenues of collaboration in support of regional peace, security and development.
The United States has donated 84 pallets of military and intelligence equipment valued at about $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance border security, intelligence gathering, maritime surveillance, counter-terrorism operations and military training. The Chief of the Naval Staff described the support as a significant boost to operational readiness and a reflection of strong defence cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
The United States Embassy in Accra has handed over 84 pallets of assorted military equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance operational readiness and strengthen Ghana's defence capabilities, with significant portions allocated to the Ghana Navy including radar systems, radios, antennas, body armour and boarding equipment.
The Ghana Navy participated in the 2026 African Maritime Forces Summit held in Rabat, Morocco, on July 21–22, hosted by the United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa, the United States Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The summit brought together maritime leaders and security experts to address emerging maritime threats, technological innovation, and regional cooperation on issues including piracy, terrorism, illegal fishing and smuggling.
The European Union has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector under the European Peace Facility to help contain emerging security challenges and prevent spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. The announcement followed a meeting between Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence and an EU delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana.
The Ghana Navy completed the Engineering Mechanic Qualifying Course 1-2026 at Naval Base Sekondi, training junior ratings in Internal Combustion Systems, Distillation and Reverse Osmosis Systems, and Compressor Systems to improve operational readiness. The Commanding Officer of SMECS stated that technical training underpins naval operations and urged graduates to demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
Ghana Armed Forces Health Services is preparing for the 2026 Military Nightingales' Week celebration, scheduled for September 14–20, with a delegation briefing the Naval Chief on plans and sponsorship efforts. The annual event honours Florence Nightingale and celebrates military nurses and midwives.
The Environmental Protection Authority is exploring collaboration with the Ghana Navy to redeploy its Zodiac patrol boat to strengthen surveillance of Ghana's rivers, lakes and coastal waters in response to increasing water pollution and recurring flooding.
The Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) has commended Parliament and the Government for passing the Maritime and Other Offences Act, which aligns Ghana's maritime laws with international standards under UNCLOS and is expected to enhance the country's capacity to combat maritime crime and improve security in its territorial waters.
The Ghana Navy, along with national security and emergency response agencies, conducted large-scale rescue and relief operations in Sogakope and Dabala following severe flooding on June 29 that displaced residents and submerged homes. The Navy's Special Boat Squadron used specialized equipment to reach communities cut off by floodwaters and evacuate stranded individuals to secure locations.
The Convention People's Party has described flooding in Accra on June 29, 2026, as a "self-inflicted" disaster caused by indiscriminate building on waterways and garbage dumping into drainage systems, urging government to deploy the Navy and speedboats for rescue and to cut electricity in flooded areas to prevent electrocution.
Torrential rainfall on Monday inundated large parts of Accra, paralyzing business activity, disrupting transport, forcing some schools to close, and leaving several communities without electricity as floodwaters submerged roads and homes. The Interior Minister urged residents to remain indoors as further rainfall was forecast.
The Convention People's Party has called the severe flooding in Accra following heavy rainfall on June 29, 2026, a "self-inflicted disaster" caused by poor environmental management, encroachment on waterways, and waste disposal failures. The party urged the government to deploy the Ghana Navy for evacuations and called for electricity shutdowns in flood-affected areas to prevent electrocution risks.
The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed at El-Wak Sports Stadium following an enforced break after the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. The competition returned in his honour with matches across all divisions, while Coldstore's fixtures were postponed pending final funeral rites.
The Ghana Maritime Authority has expanded its operational presence by nearly 70 percent over the past year to strengthen regulation and safety standards across inland waterways and coastal communities. The authority is establishing new offices in Akosombo, Kete Krachi, Bamboi, Saboba, Wa, Agona, Ngalichie, Shama, and along the eastern border corridor from Ada to Togo, and has inaugurated 200 Inland Water Safety Guards.
President John Dramani Mahama oversaw the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra on Monday, June 15, in which the Ghana Navy officially took over security responsibility from the Ghana Army for the next three months.
The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed following an enforced break caused by the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. Matches were played across divisions in his honour, with Coldstore's own games held pending Arhin's funeral rites on June 27.
President John Dramani Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Guards Changing Parade at the Presidency in Accra, where the Ghana Navy took over from the Ghana Army to provide three months of security.
President John Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade on June 15, 2026, at which the Ghana Navy formally took over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months, in accordance with the quarterly rotation tradition among the armed services.
President Mahama met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in March 2026 to reaffirm ties and broaden cooperation in defence and the arms industry, with Ghana seeking to modernise its military capabilities amid regional security threats from extremism, terrorism, piracy, and kidnappings.
South Korea has emerged as a strategic anchor for Ghana's security and defence technology development, with President Mahama meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in March 2026 to broaden cooperation in defence and the arms industry as the West African region faces intensifying security threats from extremism and piracy.
The Ghana Maritime Authority launched a nationwide Life Jackets for Safety and Livelihoods Project, distributing 20,000 life jackets to fishing and inland water transport communities and inaugurating 200 trained Inland Water Safety Guards. The Transport Minister announced a strict "No Life Jacket, No Travel" policy and said life jackets would be made accessible through subsidised sales, rental schemes, and a hybrid model to reduce fatalities on inland waterways.
The National Petroleum Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College's 50th anniversary celebration. The NPA Chief Executive commended the Armed Forces for their partnership in combating illegal fuel-related activities and assured the institution of the Authority's continued support.
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat to protect river bodies from illegal mining operations, which he described as a grave environmental threat. The initiative builds on earlier support including five pick-up vehicles and GH¢5 million provided to the task force last year.
The Ghana Navy rescued seven Ivorian stowaways from the Belgian-registered crude oil tanker MT Cap Felix off Tema after the vessel raised an emergency alert about individuals hidden in its rudder trunk. The rescue followed a distress call received through the Maritime Operations Centre after Abidjan's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre alerted Ghanaian authorities.
The Ghana Navy rescued seven suspected Ivorian stowaways from the rudder trunk of a Belgium-registered crude oil tanker, MT Cap Felix, approximately 200 nautical miles south of Tema Harbour, following a distress alert relayed by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Abidjan.
The Ghana Navy rescued seven suspected Ivorian stowaways from the rudder trunk of a Belgium-registered crude oil tanker, MT Cap Felix, approximately 200 nautical miles south of Tema Harbour, after receiving a distress alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Abidjan. Naval personnel from GNS Achimota extricated the male suspects and transported them safely to Tema Harbour.