BY: Daniel Orlando| VoltaOnline
The Ghana Navy has taken a giant leap in its quest to enhance maritime security in the country with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Full Bridge Simulation Centre at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) at Nutekpor.
The simulation centre, named after the first female officer in the Royal Danish Navy, Lil-May Didriksen, is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a 270-degree Full Mission Bridge Simulator, three 120-degree Part-task Simulators, instructor stations, and briefing rooms.
The centre was co-funded by the Ghana Government, which contributed GHc5 million, and the Royal Danish Government, which provided USD 1.37 million for the advanced technology.
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Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, January 27, Ms. Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew (Esq), Legal Counsel to the President of Ghana, described the facility as a “game-changer” in the fight against maritime crime. “This facility symbolizes the shared commitment of Ghana and Denmark to secure the Gulf of Guinea and support Ghana’s blue economy,” she said.
The centre is expected to enhance the skills of seafarers in ship handling, decision-making, and navigation safety, and will also provide opportunities for joint training across civilian and military agencies.
Vice Admiral Isaah Adam Yakubu, Chief of Naval Staff, emphasized the importance of the centre in advancing maritime education and regional security.
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“The Simulation Centre is not just a milestone for the Ghana Navy but a resource for the entire maritime community in Ghana, the ECOWAS Sub-region and beyond which will enhance the skills of seafarers in ship handling, decision-making and contributing to improving the safety of navigation, ensuring that our waters are safer and more secure for all,” he said.
The Ghana Navy’s collaboration with Denmark has contributed significantly to reducing piracy incidents by 60% on the Gulf of Guinea, the Navy Chief stated, adding that, the Danish Government has also established the “Ship-in-a-Box” facility and a state-of-the-art swimming pool to support diving operations.
Commodore Bo Overgaard, Deputy Chief of the Royal Danish Navy, reaffirmed Denmark’s commitment to strengthening maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. “This centre reflects the trust and collaboration between Denmark and Ghana, and the Danish government remains committed to supporting Ghana’s efforts to combat piracy, illegal fishing, and other maritime challenges,” he said.
The ceremony was graced officers from the Naval Headquarters and the Naval Training Command.
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Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com