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Ghana Navy, Nigerian Hydrographic Agency strengthen collaboration to improve maritime safety
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (219+ words) The Ghana Navy and the Nigerian Hydrographic Agency (NHA) have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in hydrography to enhance maritime safety and ensure accurate charting of regional waters. The meeting took place when a delegation led by Rear Admiral…...
Piracy Returns: Ghana Must Guard Its Waters Against a Fishermen-Led Threat
4+ week, 2+ day ago (410+ words) Piracy is no longer a distant threat'it is here in Ghana's waters." ' Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Though international naval patrols suppressed Somali piracy by 2017, recent hijackings in 20232025 show it is resurging. The lesson is clear: when fishermen's grievances are…...
The Iran war and global trade: will the Cape route become the new normal?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (850+ words) Events in the Middle East during February and March 2026 again disrupted the flows of shipping trade to the eastern and western spheres of the international system. Given that the global economy is maritime based and rests on secure and predictable…...
Pirate Attack on Senya Beraku Fishermen and the NDC Government's Intervention: A Call for Legal and Institutional Reforms
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (274+ words) The Rise of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and Its Impact on Senya Beraku Economic Consequences for the Community When livelihoods are disrupted, social tensions can intensify. Youth unemployment increases the risk of criminal recruitment, including participation in maritime…...
Keta Port After So NA: Redefining Ghana's Blue Economy And Maritime Future
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) Introduction The 2026 State of the Nation Address, delivered on 28 February 2026, provided a constitutionally grounded platform for President John Dramani Mahama to outline national priorities under Article 69 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which empowers the President to present proposals, reports, and…...
Economic impact of conflict: Asia shipping hubs anticipate disruption
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (135+ words) Modern Ghana Economic impact of conflict: Asia shipping hubs anticipate disruption Key shipping hubs in Asia are bracing for severe port congestion as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Vessels rerouting around Africa's Cape of Good Hope are overwhelming…...
Ports of Progress: Black and African Innovations in Port Handling
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (693+ words) Modern Ghana Ports of Progress: Black and African Innovations in Port Handling When we speak about maritime trade, we often celebrate ships, global routes, and containerization revolutions. But behind every efficient port is a system of handling, loading, unloading, storage,…...