The Ghana Navy has received a patrol boat from the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) to boost riverine and maritime security operations.
During the handing-over ceremony at the Eastern Naval Command on Thursday 20 November 2025, the British Defence Attaché (DA) to Ghana, Commander Richard Walters commended the Ghana Navy for its commitment to riverine operations.
He described the boat as a reliable workhorse widely used by the Royal Navy given its durability and added that Ghanaian engineers have recently undergone technical training in Senegal to enhance maintenance and operational efficiency of the boat.
Commander Walters highlighted Ghana’s ongoing investment in maritime assets and stressed the importance of protecting the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone amid rising maritime threats. He reaffirmed the UK’s continued support, alongside contributions from partners such as Denmark and the United States in hydrographic development and maritime capability enhancement.
Representing the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Commodore Stephen Billins Nyam, Deputy Chief Staff Officer (Operations & Training) at Naval Headquarters expressed profound appreciation to the UK Government and gave an assurance that the Ghana Navy would put the vessel to optimal use to enhance operations at sea and along the rivers.
Commodore Nyam expressed hope for continued support. He reaffirmed the Ghana Navy’s readiness to strengthen partnerships that enhance national and regional maritime security, the Ghana Navy concluded.
