Analysing International Implications
Of Maritime Governance Reforms
At the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), we are deeply committed to enhancing situational awareness among relevant authorities of the maritime security threats and safety challenges in the Gulf of Guinea Region.
Our advocacy portfolio showcases our strategic role as a trusted partner in delivering forward-thinking analysis and convening policymakers and stakeholders to help identify cooperative approaches that leverage the land-sea nexus to promote blue economy and economic resilience across the region.
Every advocacy initiative is developed in consultation with stakeholders to create long-term and sustainable impact.
Ongoing Events
Past Events
International Maritime Security Working Group
The International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG), formed by the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute, is the Institute’s flagship forum focused on stimulating dialogue and policy innovation aimed at addressing maritime security and safety concerns in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region. The IMSWG forum is notable as a knowledge exchange and research network on regional issues while keeping an eye on the pulse of international perspectives.
Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum and Shared Awareness and De-confliction (GoG-MCF/SHADE)
The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum and Shared Awareness and De-confliction (GoG-MCF/SHADE) seeks to create a viable platform for navies, industry partners and other relevant stakeholders from across the Gulf of Guinea and beyond to harmonise counter-piracy efforts and communication in the region under the existing information sharing architecture provided by both the Yaoundé Code of Conduct (YCOC) and the Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa (BMP-WA).
Blue Career and Business Expo
The Blue Career and Business Expo is a yearly programme designed to create dynamic opportunity-exchange platforms that enable young people to engage with maritime industry leaders and actively contribute to building a robust blue economy in Africa. The three-month initiative commence with a two-day Business Expo Conference, specifically targeted at youth (with full gender inclusivity). The conference will feature in-depth panel discussions, networking sessions, and an exhibition of maritime businesses, serving as a strategic gathering point for Ghana’s maritime industry leaders, relevant ministries, maritime enterprises, and young people followed by a three (3) month mentorship program co-managed by GoGMI to support career development among participants. Through the mentorship program, students who enroll will be paired with experienced maritime professionals, helping them map out clear career pathways and gain practical insights into the maritime sector