Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute

As we step into 2026, we extend warm New Year greetings to our partners, stakeholders, and friends across the maritime and security community.

Reflecting on 2025, we are deeply grateful for the trust, collaboration, and shared commitment that have strengthened our collective efforts to advance maritime safety, security, and sustainable ocean governance in the Gulf of Guinea and beyond. Together, we have reinforced dialogue, built capacity, and supported initiatives aimed at safeguarding our maritime domain and promoting the Blue Economy as a driver of inclusive growth.

As we look ahead to 2026, we are energised by new opportunities to deepen impact. The year ahead presents renewed prospects to strengthen regional collaboration, enhance professional capacity, and contribute meaningfully to safer seas, resilient coastal communities, and sustainable maritime development across the Gulf of Guinea.

Wishing you a positive, energising, and inspiring start to 2026.

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Christmas reminds us of the values that guide our work—unity, service, and shared responsibility.
We are grateful for the partnerships and collaborations that have strengthened our mission throughout the year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with hope and gratitude.

Strengthening Atlantic Cooperation: GoGMI at 2025

We were honoured to have Air Vice Marshal Frank Hanson, Advisory Board Chairman, and Commodore James Osei Kontoh, Advisory Board Member of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute, represent the Institute at the 14th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference.

This flagship forum, organised by the Policy Centre for the New South (PCNS) under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is taking place from 11–13 December 2025 at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) campus in Rabat, Morocco.

Their participation reinforces GOGMI’s to advancing strategic dialogue, regional , and thought on peace, , and across the Atlantic space.

HAPPENING TODAY!🚨

Join us for the December 2025 High-Level Expert Meeting of the International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG).

We’re diving into a critical conversation on “Technology as a Double-Edged Sword: The Security Implications of Drone and Unmanned Vessel Use in the Gulf of Guinea.”

📍 Virtual (Zoom)
📅 Today – 09 December 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT)

Our distinguished speakers will unpack how emerging technologies can both strengthen and threaten maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea:

👤 Prof. Freedom C. Onuoha, Ph.D, fdc, FIMC, CMC
Coordinator, Security, Violence & Conflict (SVC) Research Group
University of Nigeria, Nsukka

👤 Prof. Jeff Landsman
Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College (Rtd.)
Capt., USN (Rtd.) & GoGMI Advisory Board Member

Don’t miss this timely discussion on the future of maritime security and the evolving technological landscape.

For enquiries, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 +233 50 495 3400

International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG) High-Level Expert Meeting – December 2025 Edition

Join us for an insightful virtual session as we explore how emerging technologies are reshaping maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

🔍 Theme:
Technology as a Double-Edged Sword: The Security Implications of Drone and Unmanned Vessel Use in the Gulf of Guinea

🗓 Date: 9th December 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT)
📍 Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

This month’s session features Prof. Freedom C. Onuoha, Ph.D, fdc, FIMC, CMC who will unpack the Risks of Drone and Unmanned System Deployment by Criminal or Terrorist Organisations in the Gulf of Guinea.

Whether you work in maritime security, policy, technology, or academia, this discussion offers critical insights for navigating the evolving security landscape.

🔗 Register here - https://lnkd.in/eHq6yapp

📩 For enquiries or sponsorship:
✉ [email protected]
📞 ‪+233504953400‬

Stay connected for more updates and expert dialogues.

International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG) High-Level Expert Meeting – December 2025 Edition

Join us for an insightful virtual session as we explore how emerging technologies are reshaping maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

🔍 Theme:
Technology as a Double-Edged Sword: The Security Implications of Drone and Unmanned Vessel Use in the Gulf of Guinea

🗓 Date: 9th December 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT)
📍 Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

This month’s session features Prof. Jeffrey Landsman, Advisory Board Member at GOGMI, who will unpack Enhancing MDA and naval efficiencies, and opportunities for regional cooperation, training, with industry and academia.

Whether you work in maritime security, policy, technology, or academia, this discussion offers critical insights for navigating the evolving security landscape.

🔗 Register here - https://lnkd.in/eHq6yapp

📩 For enquiries or sponsorship:
✉ [email protected]
📞 ‪+233 50 495 3400‬

Stay connected for more updates and expert dialogues.

International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG) High-Level Expert Meeting – December 2025 Edition

Join us for an insightful virtual session as we explore how emerging technologies are reshaping maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

🔍 Theme:
Technology as a Double-Edged Sword: The Security Implications of Drone and Unmanned Vessel Use in the Gulf of Guinea

🗓 Date: 9th December 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT)
📍 Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
This month’s session features Prof. Jeffrey Landsman, Advisory Board Member at GOGMI, who will unpack the opportunities, risks, and future trajectory of drones and unmanned systems in maritime operations.

Whether you work in maritime security, policy, technology, or academia, this discussion offers critical insights for navigating the evolving security landscape.

🔗 Register here - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yvyUvO7MQbKbMKvID6U5yA

📩 For enquiries or sponsorship:
✉️ [email protected]
📞 +233 50 495 3400

Stay connected for more updates and expert dialogues.

International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG) High-Level Expert Meeting – December 2025 Edition

As technology continues to reshape the maritime security landscape, the Gulf of Guinea faces new opportunities—and emerging risks. Join us for an insightful virtual discussion on:

“Technology as a Double-Edged Sword: The Security Implications of Drone and Unmanned Vessel Use in the Gulf of Guinea.”

📅 09 December 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

This session brings together experts to unpack how drones and unmanned systems are transforming surveillance, law enforcement, and maritime operations—and the challenges they introduce for regional security.

Register now via - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yvyUvO7MQbKbMKvID6U5yA

For enquiries or sponsorship: [email protected] | ‪+233 50 495 3400‬

The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), led by Vice Admiral Issah Yakubu (Rtd), delivered an insightful presentation on Introduction to Maritime Governance at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) Course 47 - Maritime Sector Governance Course.

The session highlighted the importance of maritime governance to Ghana’s security and economic prosperity, especially as a coastal state with a 560 km shoreline. Participants were taken through core principles of maritime governance, international legal frameworks such as UNCLOS, and the roles of national and regional institutions in ensuring safety, security, and environmental protection at sea.

The presentation also explored contemporary maritime challenges and the future of governance within the evolving global maritime landscape.

GoGMI remains committed to strengthening knowledge, collaboration, and capacity-building across the Gulf of Guinea region.

Theme: Resetting Fisheries: Chief Fishermen and Fishmongers as Guardians and Partners in Sustainable Fisheries Management

Today, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of our chief fishermen, fishmongers, and coastal communities whose stewardship keeps our fisheries alive. As we work toward a resilient and sustainable blue economy, their roles as frontline guardians remain essential.

The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute joins the global community in advocating for responsible fishing practices, community-led management, and lasting partnerships that protect our marine resources for generations to come.

Along the coast of Lashenu, where mornings begin with the rhythm of paddles against waves and the scent of smoked fish drifting through the air, a young boy named Nii Dzane watched the ocean with a curiosity far deeper than most. While others saw the sea as a source of daily livelihood, Nii sensed there was more beneath its surface—stories, systems and possibilities waiting to be uncovered. His journey from a quiet coastal child to a champion of Ghana’s blue economy reveals how exposure, mentorship and opportunity can transform not just one life, but an entire community’s future.

🌊 Dive into Nii’s story and discover how the ocean can shape destinies.

Read here - https://lnkd.in/eGaCGFv6