We have received the following clarification from our local correspondents, Budd Group, regarding the situation with vaccines in Ghana.

To promote safety and avoid maritime pollution, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has issued this shipping notice laying out the mandatory procedures for the transfer of oil and other substances.

We have recently seen an increase in Port State Control fines on vessels at Ghanaian ports.

The Club's correspondents for Ghana has highlighted the recent increase in MARPOL fines levied against vessels calling in Ghana's ports (Takoradi and Tema), particularly with relation to the discharge of sewage