President John Dramani Mahama has terminated the appointment of Peter Amo-Bediako as Director of the Takoradi Port, effective April 17, 2025. The reasons behind this decision are not yet publicly disclosed. Key Details about Peter Amo-Bediako’s Tenure: Implications and Next…
President John Dramani Mahama has terminated the appointment of Sandra Opoku as Director of the Tema Port, effective April 16, 2025. The reasons behind this decision have not been disclosed yet, with further details expected from the Presidency. Sandra Opoku…
The US is considering reactivating the naval airbase at Adak, a remote Cold War station in the Aleutian Islands. Here’s what’s happening ¹: Key Points Implications Next Steps Image above: The small harbor at Adak, Alaska, 2015 (Paxson Woelber /…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to start disbursing the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). This fund, established in 2003, aims to support Nigerian shipping companies in…
A Bangladeshi-owned bulk carrier was recently hijacked by Somali pirates, signaling a troubling resurgence of maritime piracy. The incident occurred in the western Indian Ocean, an area once infamous for piracy but relatively quiet in recent years. This renewed threat…
The National Ports Agency (ANP) has launched an international tender to select a specialized operator for a major shipyard project. This operator will be granted a 30-year concession to develop, equip, operate, and maintain the New Casablanca Port Shipyard. The…