GHANA NAVY INTENSIFIES EFFORTS AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026, a Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) was deployed to conduct fisheries enforcement patrols within the Ada–Keta–Aflao coastal waters. The operation was initiated in response to intelligence reports indicating widespread Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, which pose a significant threat to marine sustainability.

During the patrol, the GNS intercepted a group of fishermen at Ada engaged in light fishing, an activity that contravenes Ghana’s fisheries regulations and undermines sustainable fisheries management. The naval boarding team conducted a thorough inspection of the canoes and their equipment. Consequently, seven generators, associated light cables and bulbs, as well as a 17-plate battery used for the illicit activity, were seized.

The confiscated items have been securely conveyed to Naval Base Tema and are being held pending formal disposal directives from the Fisheries Commission.

The Ghana Navy calls on coastal communities to actively support the preservation of national security, marine biodiversity, and the long-term viability of the blue economy by promptly reporting suspicious activities. Such collaboration will strengthen monitoring efforts and deter illegal practices within Ghana’s maritime domain.

The Ghana Navy reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s maritime environment through vigilant enforcement and sustained strategic operations.

Source : Ghana Navy