The Deputy harbour master in charge of logistics at the Tema port, Capt. Daniel Quartey, has applauded the naval personnel in the region for their efforts, which have resulted in a significant reduction in maritime crimes off the Gulf of Guinea.
“We need to congratulate our navies and men who go out there to risk their lives to ensure that there is sanity in our waters,” Capt Quartey said after the 7th meeting of the Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) Harbour Masters Network, held in Ghana.
The harbour masters said the trickledown effect of reduced maritime crimes is very important as they impact on the cost of doing business in the region.
“They are doing a good job protecting our maritime domain. Because now you can be rest assured that, when you commit an offence in Lomé waters for example, someone would be waiting to deal with you in Ghana waters. We pray this is sustained.
“When it is sustained, armed robbery at sea, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, illegal bunkering among others will be curtailed. When our region is well policed, ship owners will know the region is safe, then the insurance premium will go down and it will result in better lives for people,” Capt Quartey said.
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