The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has inaugurated a multipurpose vessel, MPV Gordon Anim at Tema to enhance maritime operations at the ports.
Named after a former director of the Tema and Takoradi ports, the vessel has 470 gross tonnage, 10-person crew capacity and an approximate speed of 12 knots as some of its features.
The Director General of GPHA, Michael Luguje, in a speech read on his behalf by the Director of Tema Port, Sandra Opoku, stated that, the strategic investment aligned with GPHA's commitment to enhancing efficiency and safety at Ghana's ports, ensuring they remained competitive and capable of accommodating modern maritime demands. "The addition of MPV Gordon Anim to our fleet is not just a testament to the growth and dynamism of Ghana's port industry but also a clear reflection of our commitment to improving operational efficiency, fostering economic growth, and strengthening Ghana's position as a leading maritime hub in the sub-region," he remarked.
He further explained that, the state-of-the-art MPV vessel was designed to cater for a wide range of maritime operations ranging from responding quickly to oil spills and other hazardous material discharges at sea to collecting floating debris or waste materials.
