GMA Debunks Dennis Miracles Aboagye's Claim, Says Vessel Monitoring System Is Fully Operational

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has categorically refuted claims by Mr. Dennis Miracles Aboagye that its vessel monitoring system is ineffective and that vessels sailing within Ghana's waters are not monitored.

In a press release dated 22nd September, 2026, and signed by its Public Relations Unit, the Authority said it took note of statements made by Mr. Aboagye on TV3's _Daily Brief_ and Joy FM's _Newsnite_ programmes on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

According to the GMA, the claims are “false, misleading, and do not reflect the operational reality of maritime surveillance in Ghana.”

“The Authority’s surveillance system for monitoring vessels within Ghana’s maritime jurisdiction is operational,” the statement stressed.

The GMA clarified that it continues to use its maritime domain awareness tools to monitor vessels and maintains 24-hour surveillance and monitoring of vessels in Ghana’s maritime domain. The system, it added, is also used for monitoring and protecting offshore oil and gas facilities, pipelines and submarine cables.

The Authority further explained that it uses standard operating procedures to track vessels, verify identity and compliance, and support safety, security, and environmental protection within Ghana's maritime domain.

“The suggestion that vessels in Ghana’s waters are not monitored is therefore untrue,” the release stated.

The GMA reaffirmed its commitment to continuous surveillance and the protection of Ghana’s maritime interests and urged the public to disregard the claim and to rely on official communications from the Authority.