U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer joined President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Government of Ghana and Ghana Navy officials in Sekondi Saturday, September 9 to commission two new security ships.
The boundary class ships has provided by the United States government will to improve maritime security in Ghana’s territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea.
“Piracy and illegal fishing pose a persistent threat to Ghana’s prosperity,” said Palmer at the commission event at the Naval Base Sekondi.
“These 86-foot ships will help the Ghana Navy increase patrols to address these threats.”
Following sea trials and joint training with the U.S. Navy, the ships were commissioned into the Ghana Navy Saturday morning.
The United States and Ghana are working together to address maritime security concerns in the Gulf of Guinea through joint training, technical assistance, financial support, and naval exercises.
Visiting the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) last month, Ambassador Palmer announced more than $6 million for construction, equipment, and training for the Ghana Navy.
The United States strongly supports Ghana’s leading role in regional security and peacekeeping.
The United States strongly supports Ghana’s leading role in regional security and peacekeeping.
In 2023, the United States will provide $20 million in training, equipment, and technical assistance for the Ghana Armed Forces.
Source: myghanadaily
