Ghana Navy — maritime rescue and security force conducting operations including rescue missions at sea and anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Guinea.
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The Ghana Navy has inducted its first batch of naval recruits at the Naval Recruit Training School (NRTS) at Nutekpor in the Volta Region through a religious parade marking the commencement of their training. …
Ghana Navy inducts first batch of recruits at NutekporJoy Online
… The Chief of Naval Staff commended the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Navy for their vigilance and readiness in protecting Ghana’s territorial waters. …
Gulf of Guinea security demands collective action – Defence MinistryPresident 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.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority and Western Naval Command destroyed eight jumbo canoes confiscated during an anti-fuel bunkering operation at Poase and New Takoradi Beach on March 31, 2026. The NPA CEO warned that authorities will intensify crackdowns on illegal fuel bunkering to protect consumers and prevent revenue losses to the state.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has graduated another batch of Blue Water Guards at the Western Naval Command as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against illegal mining and protect water bodies. The initiative, launched in 2025, aims to train about 2,000 young people nationwide to monitor rivers, report illegal mining activities, and educate communities on environmental protection; 1,617 trained guards have already been deployed across eight regions.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Navy has inducted its first batch of naval recruits at the Naval Recruit Training School in Nutekpor, Volta Region, through a religious parade. The Flag Officer Commanding urged the recruits to uphold discipline, integrity and professionalism, emphasising that military service demands sacrifice, courage, loyalty and commitment to duty.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Defence Ministry has called for stronger regional collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint maritime operations to address security threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including piracy, illegal fishing, armed robbery at sea, and small arms smuggling.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →