Ghana Navy to Acquire Offshore Patrol Vessels – Rear Admiral Bessing

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, has announced that the Ghana Navy is at an advanced stage of acquiring offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to strengthen maritime security and expand operational capacity.

Speaking at the Ghana Navy Memorial Day Celebration in Sekondi on Sunday, September 14, Rear Admiral Bessing said the acquisition is part of broader efforts to enhance the Navy’s ability to respond to both traditional and emerging security challenges within Ghana’s territorial waters.

“Plans are far advanced for the acquisition of offshore patrol vessels to further enhance our operational capabilities,” he stated. “This new asset will expand our reach, improve our ability to secure the maritime domain, and ensure that we are better prepared to secure both traditional and emerging threats.”

The Naval Chief also used the occasion to honour fallen naval personnel, assuring their families that their sacrifices in the line of duty will always be remembered