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مرحبًا بكم في معهد خليج غينيا البحري - GoGMI GoGMI هي منظمة غير ربحية تأسست في غانا. ويشكل "مركزًا فكريًا" للمفكرين والممارسين الاستراتيجيين البحريين والحلفاء للتفاعل وتبادل الأفكار والبحث في الشؤون البحرية الاستراتيجية التي تؤثر على منطقة خليج غينيا. الأعمال الأساسية للمعهد هي البحث والاستشارات البحرية الاستراتيجية والدعوة في مجالات السلامة والأمن والبيئة في الفضاء البحري الغاني وخليج غينيا بشكل عام. الهدف الرئيسي من GoGMI هو إنتاج بحث معترف به وتقديم حلول من منظور أصلي ، وبالتالي معالجة عدم التوازن الحالي في الدراسات البحرية للمنطقة ، حيث يتم تمثيل الرأي والمصالح المحلية تمثيلاً ناقصًا. GoGMI هي منظمة غير ربحية تأسست في غانا. ويشكل "مركزًا فكريًا" للمفكرين والممارسين الاستراتيجيين البحريين والحلفاء للتفاعل وتبادل الأفكار والبحث في الشؤون البحرية الاستراتيجية التي تؤثر على منطقة خليج غينيا. الأعمال الأساسية للمعهد هي البحث والاستشارات البحرية الاستراتيجية والدعوة في مجالات السلامة والأمن والبيئة في الفضاء البحري الغاني وخليج غينيا بشكل عام. الهدف الرئيسي من GoGMI هو إنتاج بحث معترف به وتقديم حلول من منظور أصلي ، وبالتالي معالجة عدم التوازن الحالي في الدراسات البحرية للمنطقة ، حيث يتم تمثيل الرأي والمصالح المحلية تمثيلاً ناقصًا. Click here to read more! OUR SCOPE OF WORK Organization of International Ocean Governance and Maritime Security Conferences and Exhibitions Facilitation of Regional and International Partnerships to Foster Maritime Safety and Security in the Gulf of Guinea Region Analysis of Activities in the Region's Maritime Domain Analysis of National, Regional and International Policies on Ocean Governance and Maritime Security Development of Policy Briefs, Articles and Other Relevant Publications Development, Audit and Validation of Corporate Maritime Security Plans Any Other Efforts that Contribute to a Safe, Secure and Clean Maritime Domain of the Gulf of Guinea Region THE BLUE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME ​ The Blue Mentorship Programme is an African maritime accelerator intended to encourage youth to engage in sustainable blue economy careers and to offer them support through their business, entrepreneurial or career progression journey. Visit page>>> أحدث الأخبار في منطقة GoG أخبار قائد حاملة الطائرات الأمريكية يؤكد حريته في الإبحار في بحر الصين الجنوبي اقرأ أكثر أخبار قامت شركة Bolloré Logistics بشحن ستة صنادل ذاتية الرفع بنجاح من الصين إلى غرب إفريقيا اقرأ أكثر أخبار تركيب مؤسسة التوربينات الريحية العائمة المبتكرة - خدمات الاستغاثة والسلامة البحرية العالمية TetraSparon اقرأ أكثر أحدث الأخبار البحرية News Tunisia Intercepts Nearly 100 Europe-bound Migrants Read More News Indo-Pacific SEACAT Maritime Exercise 2022 Launches in Singapore Read More News ONE launches Marine Safety and Quality Campaign 2022 Read More STRATEGIC PARTNERS UNESCO 2 copy 8 2 copy 1 2 copy 15 2 copy 3 2 copy 7 AFRICAN UNIOn ECOWAS Logo (1) ECCAS_logo (1) 2 copy 18 ZONE F LOGO 2 copy 6 shade 2 copy 12 navy 2 copy 14 2 copy 16 2 copy 13 2 copy 11 swaims 2 copy 5 Maritime Digest 2 2 copy 4 1/2 GoGMI forges Alliance with the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense to enhance Maritime Security and Safety in the Gulf of Guinea Subscribe to get exclusive updates Email Join Our Mailing List Thanks for subscribing!

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Meet the Team: Meet the Team إدارة AVM FRANK HANSON (RTD) Executive Director AVM Frank Hanson officially assumed the role of the Executive Director from 9th of January 2023 at the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute. Prior to his appointment, he was the Chief of Air Staff of the Ghana Air Force from January 2019 to January 2023. He holds an MSc in Strategic Studies with Grand Strategy Concentration and as an adent Peacekeeper, he served with the United Nations and African Union as a strategic Military and Aviation planner. He is an expert in national and international security. An astute and highly experienced military instructor pilot. AVM Hanson has works with leading aircraft manufacturers to develop the "static aircraft carrier concept"; for Tactical Air support for Maritime Operations (TASMO) as well as offshore Special Forces Operations. His tenure at the helm of affairs at the Ghana Air Force saw a holistic interoperability between the Ghana Navy and the Ghana Air Force. Additionally, he has participated in several AU and UN missions across the continent and was part of the consultative team that worked on Ghana's National Integrated Maritime Strategy.​ He is an alumni of the Harvard University, the US Air University, the US Air War College, Command and Staff College, Ghana, Command Staff College, Nigerai and brings over 30 years of experience in deep understanding of diplomacy, global geopolitical matters, Aviation, National Security and Strategic Leadership to the Institute. COMMODORE JAMES OSEI KONTOH Associate Director Commodore James Osei Kontoh is an executive officer of the Ghana Navy with extensive knowledge in Maritime Security, Military Diplomacy, Leadership and Training. As the immediate past Ghana’s Defense Advisor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria with oversight responsibility in other countries including Togo, Benin, Niger and Cameroon he brings to the Institute wealth of experience and international network. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from KNUST and New Jersey Institute of Science and Technology {NJIT}, USA. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) and Certificates in Crisis and Conflict Management(CCMC), and Ghana Security Sector Governance and Management (GSSG&MC), all from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). Commodore Kontoh’s background in the military has seen him undertaking a number of courses including Basic Naval Officers Training Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy, where he graduated as the best student in academics; Sub-Lieutenant Technical Course at Britannia Royal Naval Academy (UK); Junior and Senior Staff Courses at the Ghana Armed Forces Command & Staff College. He also attended Senior Officers Amphibious Planning Course at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group in Coronado, California – USA; High National Defence Studies in Paris, France; Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context Course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and African Cooperation Decision Makers Course at Nasser Higher Military Academy, Cairo, Egypt. As an astute naval officer with about 40 years of experience, he held various appointments both ashore and afloat. He was also a member of the Directing Staff (DS) at both the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) and Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Nigeria. Other prominent appointments he held include Director Naval Training, Naval Headquarters; Chief Instructor (Navy), Assistant and Deputy Commandant, GAFCSC; Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Navy Training Command (NAVTRAC) , Western Naval Command (WNC) and Eastern Naval Command (ENC). Commodore James Osei Kontoh has participated in a number of international military operations including the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) in Liberia and the United Nation Missions in Rwanda, Ethiopia and Eritrea. He enjoys listening to Gospel Music and playing Golf. LAWRENCE DOGLI Programme Manager Lawrence is responsible for the design and delivery of projects ranging from private and public advisory projects in ocean sustainability to large-scale implementation programmes, notably working on the delivery of policy recommendations on vital aspects of sustainability of the Yaoundé Architecture to the Heads of States of the Yaounde Code of Conduct (YCoC) member states, under the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) “Sustainability of the YCoC Architecture Project’’. ​ Lawrence also supports the project administration of the Canada West Africa Growing Women and Youth Technical Capacity for a Safe, Secure and Sustainable Blue Economy (WYTEC Blue) Programme - (Scale up delivery of business development, entrepreneurship and skills, Phase 1 implemented in sub-Saharan Africa, Cape Verde and Nova Scotia, Canada). The programme forms part of Canada’s contribution to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). Additionally, Lawrence has worked for the Nigerian Martime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on the Green Maritime Africa Coalition (GMAC) Regional office for Africa where he focused on the delivery of Intelligence and Knowledge Management for the accelerating of sub-Saharan Africa’s shipping industry transformation towards carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. In addition, Lawrence was responsible for delivering cross-exchange platforms for NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and the Inter-regional Coordination Centre (ICC) on maritime security and sustainability programmes under the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum (GoG-MCF/SHADE), assisting regional navies and shipping industry with maritime security incident reporting and analysis for governments. Prior to these experiences, Lawrence has worked under the ECOP Programme through a Memorandum of Understanding with GoGMI, where he supported the design and delivery of the GoGMI-ECOP Training Programme on Ocean Sustainability and Exposure of Young Leaders to Blue Economy Careers and Business Entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa. ​ Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Ports and Shipping from the Regional Maritime University. JULIET AFRAH OBENG Research Manager Miss Juliet Afrah Obeng has a staunch academic background within the maritime space. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fisheries Science at the University of Cape Coast, under the World Bank scholarship for the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR). Miss. Juliet Afrah Obeng is an ocean resource professional with about (9) years of progressive experience in fisheries management, ocean and fisheries governance, Aquaculture, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Blue Economy. She is currently working at the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI) as a Research Manager. Prior to this appointment, she doubled as a research consultant/ assistant at the Africa Blue Economy Institute (ABEI), the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) - the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, University of Cape Coast (DFAS-UCC), Ghana and the USAID Women Shellfishers and Food Security Project Phase I & II, Centre for coastal management, UCC. Her varied career has taken her to many institutions where she has been instrumental in research projects, advocacy campaigns, and capacity building pertaining to environmental conservation, safety, and maritime security. Being a visionary and supporter of conscientious stewardship, she remains committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in her field, ensuring her contributions align with the highest standards of excellence. HASSANATU ABDULAI Training Coordinator Hassanatu Abdulai is a flexible and resourceful person who is passionate in everything she does and a result-oriented individual. She is always proactive about seeking new opportunities to develop and grow. Hassanatu holds a degree in Bachelor of commerce (Marketing) and a master’s degree in MA Ports and Shipping Administration from the University of Cape Coast and the Regional Maritime University respectively. During her four years stay at the University of Cape Coast, she had the privilege to do her industrial attachments with the Ghana Cocoa board. In 2019, she also had the opportunity to do her National Service with the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority where she developed interest in the maritime domain which later influenced her decision to have her master’s program in Ports and Shipping Administration. Hassanatu is currently serving as the training coordinator at the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute. ENOCH DZANE NIKOI Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator Enoch Dzane Nikoi is a very passionate creative designer, digital marketer, and graphic designer with an eye for style, color, and texture. He is a young graduate from the University of Ghana Business School, majoring in Marketing. He spent some time assisting some business startups like RecycleIT Ghana, Hair Communique, and also a co-founder of The Creative Potter, a graphic design company. He has worked with Heritage Discovery Learning Center and Cares for the Future of the Girl Child to bring smiles to the face of orphans at the Osu Children’s home in Accra, Ghana, and girls in the Amanten community, Bono East region, Ghana respectively. He is a sociable person and seeks to start an NGO shortly to help the community raise a better generation to come. He pioneered with his team, the social media presence of the Ghana Navy on Instagram during the time he spent serving as a National Service Personnel. ​ Enoch currently serves as the Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator at the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute. RHODALYN OWUSU Asst. Finance and Administration Officer Rhodalyn, fondly referred to as Ewurama by her supervisors and peers, exemplifies dedication and a profound passion for accounting and finance. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, where she meticulously honed her skills and knowledge in Accounting and Administration. ​ Presently, as a Level 2 student at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG), Rhodalyn remains steadfast in her pursuit of excellence in both her studies and career advancement within the field of accounting. Concurrently, she fulfills the role of Assistant Finance and Administrative Officer at the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute. ​​ Backed by a solid academic background and an unwavering commitment to success, Rhodalyn harbors aspirations of becoming a trusted professional in the accounting domain, poised to make significant contributions to Ghana's financial landscape and beyond. DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS REAR ADMIRAL SOLOMON ONYILO AGADA (RTD) Nigerian Navy Rear Admiral Solomon Agada was commissioned into the Nigerian Navy as Sub-Lieutenant in 1991. He has attended several courses in the course of his career which include the Officer Long Course where he specialized in Navigation and Direction, the Junior and Senior Staff Courses as well as Strategic Defence Studies course among others. Rear Admiral Solomon also obtained Certificates of Training from the International Institute of Humanitarian Law, Sanremo-Italy in international Humanitarian Law, Rules of Engagement, Naval Operations and Law as well as Advanced Course in International Humanitarian Law. Furthermore, he holds Certificate of Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations (COTIPSO) from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, USA. His academic qualifications include, Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna Nigeria, Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MAID) from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria and Masters of Philosophy in Strategy and Development Studies from Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh. In the course of his career, Rear Admiral Solomon have held several appointments afloat and ashore some of which are, Commanding Officer Nigerian Navy Ship AYAM, Directing Staff at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji-Nigeria, Exchange Directing Staff at the South Africa National War College, Pretoria-South Africa and Directing Staff at the prestigious National Defence College, Abuja-Nigeria. Additionally, he was also the Chief Staff Officer Central Naval Command, Nigerian Navy and the pioneer Co-Chair of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum Shared Awareness and De-Confliction (GOG-SHADE) from April 2021 until 13 May 2022. He is currently the Chief of Training and Operations, Naval Headquarters, Nigerian Navy. Rear Admiral Agada is happily married to Barrister Mary Agada and the union is blessed with 3 children. He enjoys reading, listening to gospel music, walking and playing squash at his leisure. VOLUNTEERS - 2024 Cohort VOLUNTEERS - 2022 cohort ألبرتا ساجوي مدير تنفيذي مريم أوسي أجيمان مدير الفعاليات والاتصالات مريم أوسي أجيمان مدير الفعاليات والاتصالات مريم أوسي أجيمان مدير الفعاليات والاتصالات مريم أوسي أجيمان مدير الفعاليات والاتصالات

معلومات عنا تتمثل رؤيتنا في أن نصبح المعهد الرائد في مجال البحوث والدعوة في الشؤون البحرية الاستراتيجية في منطقة خليج غينيا. ​ نحن في وضع يمكننا من توفير قاعدة فكرية للحكومات والمنظمات والهيئات الاعتبارية والأفراد الذين تؤثر أنشطتهم على المجال البحري لمنطقة خليج غينيا لضمان الاستخدام المستدام للبحر. ​ سنفعل ذلك من خلال البحث والدعوة في القضايا البحرية الاستراتيجية التي تؤثر على المنطقة من أجل التأثير على السياسات والأنشطة التي تؤثر على البيئة البحرية للمنطقة. في إدارة أعمالنا ، يجب أن نتمسك بقيم الاستقلالية والدقة والإنصاف. نهجنا القوة الدافعة وراء GoGMI هي تحقيق التميز في البحوث البحرية الاستراتيجية والتعليم والإعلام والخدمات الاستشارية. GoGMI هي منظمة رائدة متعددة التخصصات تهدف إلى توفير المعرفة للجميع ، باستخدام مجموعة متنوعة من الوسائط للتغلب على الحواجز التقليدية. كمنظمة بحثية غير ربحية ، يعتبر نموذج أعمال GoGMI فريدًا من حيث أنه يعتمد على مجتمعها الافتراضي لتوليد الإيرادات المطلوبة لإنتاج حلول البحث والتعليم. النموذج عبارة عن دورة ذاتية الاستدامة تضمن استقلالية المعهد وقدرته على الاستجابة لاحتياجات منطقة حكومة جورجيا. يقوم المساهمون من داخل المعهد وشبكة الخبراء التابعة له بإنشاء المحتوى الذي يتم نشره بعد ذلك من خلال مجموعة متنوعة من القنوات بما في ذلك المنشورات الدورية والكتب والندوات والمؤتمرات والإنترنت وإتاحتها لمجتمع الأشخاص المهتمين بدراسة المجال البحري من المنطقة. نطاقنا الشحن والسلامة البحرية

We cannot do it alone.... Safeguarding our ocean space is a mammoth task that requires active collaboration across a broad range of stakeholders. While GoGMI has chalked some remarkable successes in the areas of ocean governance and maritime security, we cannot do it alone. By supporting the work of the Institute, you contribute meaningfully to advancing a sustainable, safe and secure maritime space in the Gulf of Guinea and beyond - one that ultimately impacts the livelihoods across the African continent. Support our major trainings and programmes Blue Mentorship Programme Read more How to DONATE: Kindly fill out the form below to support us today or contact us now via info@gogmi.org.gh ! Support Our Cause First Name Last Name Email Choose an option Choose an option Donate in the name of: Honoree name: How did you hear about us? Enter the amount you wish to pay: GH₵ Donate

International Maritime Security Working group: Image يشكل IMSWG ، الذي يقع مقره في معهد خليج غينيا البحري ، مجموعة عمل من الخبراء والممارسين البحريين التي تمتد عبر الصناعات والأوساط الأكاديمية والمؤسسات والمنظمات الوطنية والإقليمية والدولية. هذه منصة لأصحاب المصلحة البحريين الدوليين في خليج غينيا تهدف إلى إنشاء شبكة لتبادل الأفكار حول القضايا البحرية. STREAM MEETING DOWNLOAD BRIEF REPORT مجموعة عمل الأمن البحري الدولي IMSWG Download Concept Note Here يشكل IMSWG ، الذي يقع مقره في معهد خليج غينيا البحري ، مجموعة عمل من الخبراء والممارسين البحريين التي تمتد عبر الصناعات والأوساط الأكاديمية والمؤسسات والمنظمات الوطنية والإقليمية والدولية. هذه منصة لأصحاب المصلحة البحريين الدوليين في خليج غينيا تهدف إلى إنشاء شبكة لتبادل الأفكار حول القضايا البحرية. Registration Link: Download Full Report Apply Here International Maritime Security Working group: Files تقارير IMSWG تنزيل مجاني تنمية الاقتصاد الأزرق في غانا: التوقعات والتحديات تقرير الاجتماع الأول هذا التقرير هو نتاج الجهود التعاونية بين ممثلي مختلف الجهات الحكومية والخبراء المؤسسيين ، وكذلك أصحاب المصلحة في الصناعة البحرية التي قادها خليج غينيا المعهد البحري (GoGMI) بدعم من مركز كوفي الدولي لحفظ السلام. تحميل الفضلات البلاستيكية البحرية تشكل خطرا على صحة المحيطات والاقتصاد الأزرق تقرير الاجتماع الثاني هذا التقرير هو نتاج الجهود التعاونية بين ممثلي وكالة حماية البيئة والمكتب البيئي الإقليمي لسفارة المملكة المتحدة وخبراء مؤسسيين ، بالإضافة إلى أصحاب المصلحة في الصناعة البحرية التي قادها معهد خليج غينيا البحري تحميل الاستراتيجيات البحرية الإقليمية والوطنية: الآفاق والتحديات ​ تم تنظيم الاجتماع الافتراضي الأول عبر الإنترنت GoGMI-IMSWG الذي عقد في 10 يوليو 2020 لمناقشة آفاق وتحديات الاستراتيجيات الإقليمية والوطنية في إدارة وإدارة الفضاء البحري لخليج غينيا. تم تجميع النقاط الرئيسية للاجتماع في تقرير. Meeting Video تحميل عرض كل التقارير

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Heading Strengthening Counter-Piracy Responses: The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum An article by the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute Shared Awareness – A Starting Point ​ In the past decade, the world has witnessed an evolution of the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime security threat trajectory – an evolution that rendered the region the most dangerous for seafarers. In 2020, all fifty-seven (57) incidents of kidnapping-for-ransom worldwide occurred in the Gulf; and in the first quarter of 2021, the region accounted for nearly half of all reported piracy incidents worldwide, leaving it as the world’s piracy hotspot, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) . ​ What remained clear during this period was that the region presented a unique convolution of enablers for piratical activities, with an inadequate framework for effective maritime regulation and enforcement. In particular, few mechanisms existed for operative dissemination and sharing of information across the broad range of actors involved – a prerequisite to fostering coordinated responses to piracy in the region. Recognising this, the Government of Nigeria and the Inter-regional Coordination Centre (ICC), which represents twenty-one (21) countries in the Gulf of Guinea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a regionally owned forum, aimed at fostering shared awareness and military de-confliction. ​ The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum and Shared Awareness and De-confliction (GoG-MCF/SHADE) seeks to create a viable platform for navies, industry partners and other relevant stakeholders from across the Gulf of Guinea and beyond to harmonise counter-piracy efforts and communication in the region under the existing information sharing architecture provided by both the Yaoundé Code of Conduct (YCOC) and the Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa (BMP-WA). Modus Operandi ​ The GoG-MCF/SHADE functions primarily through plenary sessions, each intended to generate dialogue and result in tangible action steps necessary to foster operational coordination between regional navies and stakeholders within the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime industry. ​ The initiative’s three (3) Working Groups (WG) were formed during the first plenary session across the following thematic areas: Cooperation at Sea (operations), Reporting and Information Sharing and Air De-confliction. ​ The primary purpose of the WG is to identify viable areas for the enhancement of cooperation and de-confliction and to make salient recommendations for each plenary to adopt. To facilitate this, each Working Group includes a subject-matter expert and is chaired by a regional representative. The chart below highlights the major objectives of each of the Working Groups. The SHADE Model has already demonstrated its ability to support the exchange of information between regional and non-regional military forces in countering Somali piracy in the Horn of Africa. Giulia Nicoloso, Critical Maritime Routes Programme Modus Operandi ​ The GoG-MCF/SHADE functions primarily through plenary sessions, each intended to generate dialogue and result in tangible action steps necessary to foster operational coordination between regional navies and stakeholders within the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime industry. ​ The initiative’s three (3) Working Groups (WG) were formed during the first plenary session across the following thematic areas: Cooperation at Sea (operations), Reporting and Information Sharing and Air De-confliction. ​ The primary purpose of the WG is to identify viable areas for the enhancement of cooperation and de-confliction and to make salient recommendations for each plenary to adopt. To facilitate this, each Working Group includes a subject-matter expert and is chaired by a regional representative. The chart below highlights the major objectives of each of the Working Groups. Figure 1: Thematic Working Groups Complementarities ​ The GoG-MCF/SHADE model was designed to work complimentarily with existing information sharing architectures and initiatives in the Gulf of Guinea region, such as the YCOC, BMP-WA and G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG). Past Plenaries ​ Since its establishment, the GoG-MCF/SHADE has held five plenary sessions, each complemented by technical Working Group meetings, Working Group chair coordination meetings and plenary session reports. The first four plenaries were held on a bi-monthly cycle; however, a decision has been made to host the plenaries on a tri-monthly cycle going forward. Figure 2: Functional Sessions of the SHADE Model The Fifth Plenary: A Closer Look ​ The fifth plenary presented the first opportunity for the GoG-MCF/SHADE Forum to be convened in-person, facilitating a more active engagement amongst the stakeholders present. The plenary had the theme Sustainability of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea and provided an opportunity for maritime stakeholders to advocate the need for effective collaboration in the battle against maritime criminality in the region . In attendance were ninety (90) representatives from the sub-region and beyond, making it one of the largest platforms for galvanizing the efforts of stakeholders in operational responses to piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea. Figure 3: Range of Participants: 5th Plenary Session The plenary highlighted, amongst other things, the crucial support of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the G7++ FoGG in advancing the objectives of the forum and facilitating positive interactions. ​ The shipping industry also called for more effective information sharing and interaction between navies operating in the Gulf of Guinea to enhance visibility in the region’s piracy hotspots. The need for such information sharing had to be carefully juxtaposed against a delineation of the roles and responsibilities of different national agencies, while recognising complementarities to avoid a duplication of efforts. ​ Some of the key recommendations resulting from the plenary are indicated below: There is the need for national stakeholders to review and upgrade Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) infrastructure and systems to improve MDA in the Gulf of Guinea. Other relevant stakeholders must also consider the integration of national air assets in enhancing MDA and regional counter-piracy responses. The forum must develop a regular threat assessment for the Gulf of Guinea to facilitate regional naval awareness and industry risk assessment. The GoG-MCF/SHADE should be effectively used to facilitate the joint strategic communications needed to demonstrate regional progress in effectively addressing piracy and armed robbery at sea. Actors at the national level must continue to improve national legislations to ensure a legal finish to piracy prosecutions. The key challenge in the Gulf of Guinea is to effectively integrate all initiatives to address piracy, armed robbery and all maritime criminality into a focused and coordinated effort through the Yaoundé Code of Conduct framework. IMO will continue to play a significant role in facilitating this integration, by maintaining our unstinting support for the Yaoundé Code of Conduct architecture and strengthening capability and capacity. Secretary-General Kitack Lim, International Maritime Organisation - 14th July, 2021 Towards Effective Counter-piracy Responses ​ The Gulf of Guinea is characterised by a complex set of maritime security interventions and initiatives, each aimed at addressing pertinent maritime criminalities such as piracy and armed robbery at sea. The GoG-MCF/SHADE presents a practical opportunity to coordinate efforts by the broad range of stakeholders in the region towards the shared goal of enhancing maritime security. More specifically the SHADE forum has led to the following notable benefits: ​ Facilitation of operational dialogue across the clear-cut thematic areas of the WPs (Air De-confliction, Cooperation at Sea and Information Sharing) resulting in more targeted dialogues across groups with shared maritime security priorities Catalysation of active external stakeholder initiation of effective maritime regulation and enforcement operations, intended to complement other efforts across the region Establishment of operable best practices and mechansims for reporting incidents across regional navies, such as a replication of the Mercury communication platform used within the Indian Ocean through SOLARTA. Of course, the model can only be successful with the full and active participation of regional and international navies, as well as other relevant stakeholders within the Gulf of Guinea in particular, and across the globe at large. As more plenaries are held, it is imperative that action items are effectively implemented and assessed against intended goals, so that lessons learnt can continually feed into a more effective functioning of GoG-MCF/SHADE. [SOLARTA] has gone online, is being used…and has proved to be effective in preventing attacks becoming hostage situations…And that is a big accomplishment in the space of six months. Simon Church, Special Adviser to Forum Co-chairs - 7th February, 2022 …The establishment of…SHADE has enabled working-level stakeholders from the GoG region and outside…to connect and discuss how best to tackle piracy in the area…this has been a catalyst for non-regional stakeholders to step up and initiate effective maritime law enforcement operations… Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency - 5th May, 2022 1/1 The Institute wishes to acknowledge the GoG-MCF SHADE for granting access to useful resources on the initiative, relevant to the preparation of this article نظرة عامة على الحدث في 26 أبريل 2021 ، أعلنت المحكمة الجنائية الدولية ياوندي ونيجيريا عن تشكيل إطار دولي لتوفير الوعي المشترك وعدم التضارب للأنشطة في خليج غينيا. هذا الحدث هو الاجتماع الافتتاحي لهذا الإطار المشار إليه باسم منتدى التعاون البحري لخليج غينيا - SHADE (GOG MCF / SHADE). هذا الاجتماع عبر الإنترنت الذي يستضيفه معهد خليج غينيا البحري (GOGMI) هو بدعوة من رؤساء SHADE المشاركين من المحكمة الجنائية الدولية والبحرية النيجيرية. ​ المتحدثون الضيوف ​ السيد Kitack Lim ، الأمين العام للمنظمة البحرية الدولية ​ نائب الأدميرال أوال زبيرو جامبو - رئيس الأركان البحرية ، نيجيريا ​ الأدميرال نارسيسو فاستودو - المدير التنفيذي ، ICC ياوندي ​ الدكتور بشير جاموه ، المدير العام / الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة نيماسا ، نيجيريا ​ السيد جاي بلاتن ، الأمين العام للغرفة الدولية للشحن البحري ​ انظر جميع السير الذاتية ميزات الحدث الجلسة الأولى جلسة عامة ملاحظات رؤية يخطط العروض التقديمية الجلسة الثانية سيتم تقسيم الاجتماع إلى جلستين. ستفتتح الجلسة الصباحية رسميًا هذه الجلسة العامة التاريخية وتتضمن ملاحظات ترحيبية من قبل كل من الشخصيات الإقليمية والدولية البارزة. سيقود الرؤساء المشاركون في الجلسة العامة الجلسة الثانية من خلال وضع الرؤية والخطة لما سيسعى GOG-MCF SHADE إلى تحقيقه. ثلاثة من رؤساء مجموعات العمل المخصصة يمثلون التعاون في البحر (العمليات) ، والإبلاغ ، وتبادل المعلومات ، وإزالة الصراع الجوي سيقدمون خطتهم لتحقيق الأهداف المحددة. GOG-MCF / SHADE هو اجتماع عمل بهدف إنتاج إجراءات وتدابير ذات مغزى تترجم إلى زيادة كبيرة في التعاون البحري بين القوات البحرية الإقليمية والدولية ، وصناعة النقل البحري الدولية ، وأصحاب المصلحة البحريين في خليج غينيا. سيتم تقديم الفرصة لأصحاب المصلحة البحريين للنظر في المكان الذي يمكن أن تضيف فيه مساهمتهم قيمة. الجمهور المستهدف اتصل بنا لمزيد من المعلومات ، اتصل بنا عبر info@shade.org

JOB DESCRIPTION The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute is seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director to help our organisation to the next level of growth and impact. The ideal candidate must be a visionary leader with a passion for our mission and a track record of success in maritime research, public advocacy, and capacity development in the Gulf of Guinea region. ​ Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategic plans that advance the organisation's mission and vision in consultation with management. Oversee day-to-day operations, including program management, finance, fundraising, and human resources. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community members. Provide technical support and expertise for the implementation of research projects and grants. Represent the Institute at conferences, workshops, and strategic-level stakeholder engagements. Lead fundraising efforts and ensure financial sustainability of the organisation. Assist in talent acquisition and management. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, including those related to financial management and programme delivery ​ Qualifications: Minimum of a Master’s degree in fields related to ocean governance, maritime security, coastal zone management, marine conservation and other relevant areas. Minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience in any maritime or ocean related field, preferably in a leadership position Proven track record of successful fundraising and revenue generation in the NGO sector Strong strategic planning and program development skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills Experience working with high-level stakeholders Experience in maritime administration and research is desired Must be a Ghanaian or a legal resident in Ghana. ​ Deadline for Application: 22nd March, 2023 ​ Applications must include a cover letter , resume , and contact information for three professional references . CLICK HERE TO APPLY

الاجتماعات والأحداث الافتراضية السابقة اجتماع IMSWG عبر الإنترنت الاستراتيجيات البحرية الإقليمية والوطنية: الآفاق والتحديات 10 يوليو 2020 ابحث عن التفاصيل اجتماع IMSWG عبر الإنترنت التخطيط المكاني البحري لتحقيق الهدف 14 من أهداف التنمية المستدامة في غانا 28 أغسطس 2020 ابحث عن التفاصيل اجتماع IMSWG عبر الإنترنت تعميم مراعاة المنظور الجنساني في القطاع البحري في غانا 27 نوفمبر 2020 ابحث عن التفاصيل