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May 2026
16 MayJoy Online
The Ghana Navy has rescued seven suspected Ivorian stowaways from the rudder trunk of a Belgium-registered crude oil tanker, MT Cap Felix, during a maritime operation off the Tema coast. …
Navy rescues seven suspected Ivorian stowaways off Tema coast
15 MayJoy Online
… e canoes was intended to dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal bunkering activities and send a strong deterrent message to offenders.“Without these canoes, the entire illegal infrastructure begins to collapse,” he said.He added that the NPA, together with the Ghana Navy …
NPA, Western Naval Command destroy 8 jumbo canoes used for illegal fuel bunkering in Takoradi
15 MayJoy Online
… The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, May 15, was attended by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, officials from the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Navy, and other stakeholders in the extractive sector. …
Another batch of Blue Water Guards commissioned to intensify fight against illegal mining
12 MayJoy Online
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 Nutekpor
9 MayJoy 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 Ministry

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Government thanks Benin, Togo for rescue of seven missing fishers

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Government has expressed appreciation to the governments of Togo and Benin, and international maritime partners, for coordinating the rescue of seven fishers who went missing for two weeks after an outboard motor failed. The Fisheries Minister said safety at sea is a shared responsibility and the Ministry is in talks with industry giants to procure trackers and other gadgets to make tracing at sea easier.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Government thanks Benin, Togo for rescue of seven missing fishers
Government has expressed appreciation to the governments of Togo and Benin, and international maritime partners, for coordinating the rescue of seven fishers who went missing for two weeks after an outboard motor failed. The Fisheries Minister said safety at sea is a shared responsibility and the Ministry is in talks with industry giants to procure trackers and other gadgets to make tracing at sea easier.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

Ghanaian fishermen survive nearly two weeks stranded at sea
Seven fishermen from Sekondi spent nearly two weeks stranded at sea after their canoe's outboard motor broke down on October 9, 2026. With provisions exhausted after five days, they survived by catching fish, drinking boiled seawater, and burning parts of their canoe for fuel.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

NAIMOS to expand river protection operations before 2026 year-end
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans to extend its river protection operations to two more major water bodies by the end of 2026. Operation Water Shield on the River Birim and Ankobra will be complemented by Operation Green Shield targeting illegal mining in the Atiwa Forest Reserve, supported by sustained patrols and a planned dedicated riverine unit with the Ghana Navy.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NAIMOS intensifies fight against galamsey with machine seizures
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat reports seizing over 100 excavators and 551 water pumps, and destroying approximately 1,970 chanfang machines between June 13 and September 30 this year. The article emphasizes that lasting success must be measured by whether rivers become cleaner, forest reserves remain protected, and communities can safely depend on natural resources rather than by machines seized or arrests made.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 22 October

NAIMOS extends illegal mining crackdown to two more rivers
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans to extend Operation Watershield to two additional major river bodies before year-end, following operations in the Birim area and Ankobra River. The Director of Operations said the next phase would emphasize maintaining security in cleared areas to prevent illegal miners from returning.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven Ghanaian fishermen rescued after two weeks at sea
Seven fishermen who went missing for two weeks after their canoe's motor failed were rescued and returned to Tema following a joint international search effort involving the Ghana Navy, Air Force, and navies from Togo and Benin. They had drifted into Togolese and Beninese waters after setting out from Sekondi toward Axim on October 9.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven Ghanaian fishermen rescued in Benin waters
Seven fishermen reported missing on October 18, 2026 were rescued on October 21 in Benin territorial waters by local fishermen. The Marine Police Command is coordinating with the Ghana Navy and counterparts in Benin and Togo for their safe repatriation to Ghana.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Seven Sekondi fishermen rescued in Benin waters face repatriation
Seven fishermen from the canoe Second Chance, who departed Sekondi Fishing Harbour on October 9 and went missing after engine failure, were rescued by local fishermen in Benin on October 21. Efforts are underway to repatriate them to Ghana through coordination between Ghana's Marine Police Command, Ghana Navy, and their counterparts in Benin and Togo.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven Ghanaian fishermen rescued after week adrift at sea
Seven Ghanaian fishers stranded at sea for more than a week were rescued in a coordinated operation involving the navies of Ghana, Togo and Benin off Beninese waters. The crew of the Second Chance, whose engine failed during a fishing expedition from Sekondi, had drifted more than 120 nautical miles offshore.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fishing canoe with seven crew missing since October
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture said a fishing canoe called 'Second Chance' and its seven crew members have been missing since departing Sekondi Fishing Harbour on October 9, 2026, for a fishing expedition offshore Axim. The ministry is coordinating search and rescue efforts with the Fisheries Commission, Ghana Navy, Ghana Maritime Authority, and Marine Police, and has called on fishing vessels and coastal communities to report any information that could help locate the missing canoe and crew.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Ghana secures Togo Navy assistance for seven missing fishermen
Seven crew members of the fishing canoe Second Chance, reported missing on Sunday October 18 after failing to return from a fishing expedition offshore Axim, have been located within Togolese territorial waters. Contact has been established with the crew, and Ghanaian authorities are engaging their Togolese counterparts to facilitate their safe return.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven fishermen make contact after week stranded at sea
Seven fishermen in canoe Second Chance have made phone contact after more than a week missing at sea, reporting an outboard motor failure that left them drifting over 120 nautical miles offshore with limited food and water.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Marine Police search for missing fishing canoe off Western coast
The Western Regional Marine Police Command is coordinating a multi-agency search for the fishing canoe Second Chance and its seven crew members, which departed Sekondi Fishing Harbour on October 9 for a fishing expedition offshore Axim and failed to return. Preliminary investigations suggest the canoe may have suffered engine failure and drifted towards Tema and the Volta coast, with its last known position yet to be confirmed.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Police and Navy search for missing fishing canoe, seven crew members
The Western Regional Marine Police Command has launched a coordinated search for the fishing canoe Second Chance and its seven crew members after the vessel failed to return from a fishing expedition offshore Axim on October 9, 2026. The canoe's owner reported the disappearance nine days later, and preliminary investigations suggest the vessel may have suffered engine failure and drifted towards Tema and the Volta coast.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 16 October

Ghana Armed Forces receives 45 utility vehicles for operations
The Ghana Armed Forces has received 45 military utility vehicles comprising 15 KIA vehicles, 15 four-by-four vehicles, and 15 six-by-six Troop Carrying Vehicles to improve troop mobility and operational readiness. The acquisition is part of the government's broader retooling programme to modernise the military and strengthen national security.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Ghana hosts first African Maritime Security Forum in Accra
Ghana has called for stronger intelligence-sharing, coordinated maritime operations and cross-regional cooperation among African countries to combat piracy, trafficking and other transnational crimes. The maiden African Maritime Security Forum in Accra (October 14–15) brings together naval leaders, security experts and policymakers to discuss emerging maritime threats and strengthen continent-wide cooperation.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Ghana Navy Band marks six decades of musical service
The Ghana Navy Band has launched activities marking its 60th anniversary, celebrating its contributions through performances at national celebrations, military ceremonies, state functions and international engagements across the West African sub-region. The anniversary aims to highlight the band's achievements, preserve its musical tradition and strengthen its role in supporting the Ghana Navy's ceremonial and professional activities.
9 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 28 September

Ghana faces growing drug trafficking challenge, recent seizures reported
Ghana is grappling with a growing narcotics trafficking problem involving sophisticated networks that threaten national security, the economy, and international reputation. In March 2025, authorities intercepted approximately 3.3 tonnes of cocaine at Cape Coast, valued at more than US$350 million, among other significant narcotics seizures across the country's roads, ports and international gateways.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

346 Ghana Navy recruits complete 26 weeks of training
The Naval Recruit Training School has passed out 346 recruits of Basic Training Intake 85 after completing 26 weeks of military and basic naval training combining classroom instruction, practical exercises and military drills. The passing out parade was held on Friday, September 25, at the NAVTRAC Parade Square at Nutekpor in the Volta Region.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

NPP aide challenges GMA over vessel surveillance system status
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a senior aide to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged the Ghana Maritime Authority to clarify the status of its Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS), claiming the system has been down for months and that the GMA has resorted to a satellite-based alternative called Skylight. The GMA disputed the allegations in a September 22 statement, saying its surveillance system remains operational and maintains 24-hour monitoring of vessels in Ghana's maritime domain.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Ghana Navy completes specialist seaman gunners training course
The Ghana Navy's School of Maritime Operations completed the Seaman Gunners First Class Specialist Qualification Course 1-26, equipping personnel with knowledge in naval gunnery, weapons systems, maritime security, and leadership through theoretical instruction and practical exercises including sea-firing and range work.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Ghana Air Force assumes ceremonial guard duties at Presidency
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang reviewed the 46th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard at the Jubilee House on September 14, commending the Ghana Armed Forces as the Ghana Air Force formally took over security responsibilities from the Ghana Navy for a three-month rotation.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Ghana deploys oil-spill response vessel for marine protection
Ghana has deployed the MV Esther Ocloo, a 40-metre multi-purpose oil-spill response vessel equipped with sophisticated detection and containment equipment, stationed at the Western Naval Command to strengthen the country's ability to detect, monitor and respond to marine pollution and protect offshore operations.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 6 September

Ghana Maritime Authority deploys oil-spill response vessel
The Ghana Maritime Authority's multi-purpose oil-spill response vessel MV Esther Ocloo, acquired in 2023, has completed a ten-day work-up training programme and is now operationally ready for deployment to protect Ghana's maritime environment and offshore oil and gas installations.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Ghana Navy and UPSA sign partnership for research and capacity building
The Ghana Navy and the University of Professional Studies, Accra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in research, executive education, capacity building and digital innovation, providing a framework for joint initiatives in policy development, consultancy and advanced training.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

GSTS honours retired military and alumni at 117th Founders' Day
The Ghana Secondary Technical School honoured former Chief of Naval Staff Commodore Stephen Obimpeh and three other distinguished alumni during its 117th Founders' Day celebration, held under the theme "Developing Resilient Leaders Through Science, Technology and Character."
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

Ghana passes Maritime Offences Bill to combat sea crimes
Ghana has passed the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, which awaits Presidential assent and aims to provide a comprehensive legal framework for preventing, investigating, and prosecuting piracy, armed robbery at sea, trafficking, and other maritime crimes. The Ghana Maritime Authority, in collaboration with the UN and EU, is engaging stakeholders to build understanding of the legislation ahead of its implementation.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

Ghana Navy enhances boat operations training via EU partnership
The Ghana Navy has strengthened personnel capabilities in boat operations and maritime response through a specialised training programme funded by the European Union Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (EU SWAIMS) Programme, conducted by the Portuguese Navy.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

RTI Commission fines 254 institutions GH¢20,000 each for missed reports
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Ghana Navy, EU-backed SWAIMS deepen maritime security cooperation
The Ghana Navy and the European Union-supported West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) project have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation aimed at improving maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The SWAIMS project focuses on enhancing maritime safety, combating piracy and illegal fishing, and promoting collaboration among coastal states in West Africa through training and capacity-building initiatives.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →