EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea

✨ Gulf of Guinea Highlights – March 2025 ✨ 🇬🇭 Women in Maritime Security Conference – Accra, Ghana Accra, 13-14 March: EnMAR organised the second conference on Women in Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea, bringing together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the role of women in maritime security. The event featured over 120 high school girls and female students, showcasing inspiring women leaders and emphasizing the importance of gender diversity in enhancing maritime safety, security, and cooperation. #FollowTheWave! Want to see what happened at the event? Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/d6MS2Dmh EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea 🇨🇮 SCOPE Africa – Strategic Meeting in Côte d'Ivoire The SCOPE Africa project team is currently meeting with partners to present and discuss the project, which aims to improve the safety and security of 10 strategic ports in West and Central Africa, fostering regional trade and economic growth. ⛴️ In February, the team visited Cameroon to engage with the EU Delegation and introduce the project to the ports of Douala and Kribi. In March, they met key stakeholders in Côte d'Ivoire, including the Port of Abidjan, the Maritime and Ports Administration, and the regional academy (ARSTM). 🇨🇻 SEACOP Mentoring & Assessment in Cabo Verde Port of Mindelo, São Vicente, 10-14 March: SEACOP VI led a key mentoring and assessment activity with Maritime Intelligence and Rummage Teams from Cabo Verde. 16 officers from various law enforcement agencies, including 4 women, participated in intensive hands-on training focused on enhancing vessel targeting, detection, and inspection techniques. The goal? Strengthening operational and analytical capacities, improving inter-agency collaboration, and fighting maritime drug trafficking in the region. 🚢⚖️ Want to know more? Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dnxrdHCY 🇨🇲 SAFE SEAS IMO Visit to Cameroon – 16-24 March From 16-24 March, the IMO’s component of the new SAFE SEAS FOR AFRICA project conducted an inception phase visit to the Interregional Coordination Centre (ICC) in Yaoundé and met with the Cameroon Chief of Naval Staff in Douala to discuss upcoming support. They also visited the Zone D MMCC in Douala, where they were briefed by Commander CV Sylvestre Fonkuah about a piracy incident that occurred on 17 March in the Bitu River. The Panamanian-flagged vessel TV BITU RIVER was boarded by suspected pirates, shots were fired, hostages were taken, and the vessel is now in Douala while the case is still under investigation. 🏴☠️ International Maritime Organization 💪 Together, these initiatives contribute to a safer and more resilient maritime environment in the Gulf of Guinea! #maritimesecurityhighlightsofthemonth European External Action Service Expertise France

🇬🇭 ⚓ GHANA: Back at the Conference in Accra! 👉 Testimony 2: Check out the feedback from the brilliant students 🎤🌊 https://lnkd.in/dsUxHNC8 💪 One student shared her dream of becoming a chief engineer, and the panelists at the conference inspired her to envision an even brighter future in maritime security. 🌟 🙏 A big thank you to all the passionate participants who took part in the event, setting sail for change and ensuring that the future of maritime security is in good hands! ⚓ #FollowTheWave! Expertise France European External Action Service GHANA MARITIME AUTHORITY KAIPTC - official page EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea

🌍⚓🤝 Coordination Meeting - MARSEC EU-funded projects Following the last meeting held in January where projects could met in Brussels, the online meeting organised yesterday by @EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea with the European External Action Service, was another opportunity for EU-funded projects on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea to inform about their ongoing activities. #InformationSharingisKey @Luís Miguel Escudeiro da Costa Cabral also made a presentation of the Atlantic Centre's mandate and its main activities in the region. ↪️ These regular meetings constitute a good way to enhance coordination and synergies, to ensure a stronger EU assistance to maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. 🙏 Thank you all for your participation! Plateforme YARIS, SEACOP VI, Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) - MAOC (N) Sjoerd Top, SWAIMS Project – Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security 🆕@Safe Seas Seas, 🆕@SCOPE Expertise France United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) UNODC International Maritime Organization Nuno Noronha Bragança 🆕@WASOP

🇬🇭 ♀️ ⚓️ GHANA: back to the Conference in Accra!  👉 Testimony 1: check out the feedback from the brilliant students 🎤🌊 https://lnkd.in/dMTN2UNT What an incredible experience it was to hear from the brilliant students who participated in the Women in Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea Conference in Accra, Ghana! 🚢✨ 🔊 Empowered, inspired, and ready to make waves, that’s the vibe we’re getting from these future leaders. 💪 🙏 Thank you to all the passionate participants who are setting sail for change and making sure the future of maritime security is in good hands! ⚓ Can’t wait to see what they do next! #FollowTheWave! Expertise France European External Action Service EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea GHANA MARITIME AUTHORITY Le Centre International Kofi Annan de Formation au Maintien de la Paix - KAIPTC page officielle

EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea is excited to share a sneak peek behind the scenes of the 'Women in Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea' which took place last week in Accra 🇬🇭! While we await the full video, here’s a glimpse of the incredible work happening behind the scenes: https://lnkd.in/d6MS2Dmh Stay tuned for more! #FollowTheWave! #SuivezLaVague! European External Action Service Expertise France Le Centre International Kofi Annan de Formation au Maintien de la Paix - KAIPTC page officielle GHANA MARITIME AUTHORITY

The EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea project has been extremely honoured that you, Dr. Ifesinachi O. accepted to moderate the first panel. We hope these very interedting discussions will encourage young women to follow inspiring ladies like you! #FollowTheWave!

♀️ ⚓ ACCRA - DAY 2️⃣ of the Conference on 'Women in Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea': a day of discovery and inspiration! After an insightful first day filled with engaging panels and discussions, Day 2 of the conference brought us closer to the real-world operations in maritime security. 🚢 The day began with an instructive visit to the PORT OF TEMA, Fire and Safety and Marine departments, where we were given an in-depth explanation of the port's operations. 🐟 The other highlight of the day was our visit to the bustling fish market, where the EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea delegation had the privilege of meeting women working tirelessly to sell fresh fish. These women shared their stories, shedding light on the daily challenges they face, particularly with the regulations around fishing in Ghana. As we wrapped up this fantastic day, it became clear that the conference was not just a platform for discussions, but a chance to connect, learn, and understand the real challenges and triumphs in maritime security. A truly inspiring end to a remarkable conference! #FollowTheWave! European External Action Service @EU Delegation to Ghana PORT OF TEMA Expertise France Ghana Maritime Authority Le Centre International Kofi Annan de Formation au Maintien de la Paix - KAIPTC page officielle

Thank you to the Ghana Maritime Authority and to Le Centre International Kofi Annan de Formation au Maintien de la Paix - KAIPTC page officielle for their great cooperation to organise this Conference which has been such a success!

♀️ ⚓ ACCRA - PANEL 3️⃣ : 'Joining the maritime security community' The last panel of the Conference on 'Women in Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea' was dedicated to providing information on how to join the maritime security sector 🛥️ Fruitful presentations were delivered by the panelists. Young women 🚺 now have the opportunity to join port and maritime security and work in a variety of roles! 'Come on board!' declared the Ghanaian Navy representative, who encouraged them to embrace these exciting careers. #FollowTheWave! European External Action Service Expertise France Le Centre International Kofi Annan de Formation au Maintien de la Paix - KAIPTC page officielle Ghana Maritime Authority EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea

♀️ ⚓ ACCRA - PANEL 2️⃣: 'Women in Port Security at the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security' The second panel organised this morning during the conference on "Women in Maritime Security" focused on 🚢 'Women in Port Security' and highlighted the challenges and experiences women are facing in this crucial sector. The session featured insightful contributions from port security officers of Tema and Lagos as well as one anti-narcotics officer. Francesca Ziniel shared her perspective on decision-making in critical situation, and explained the importance of immediately reporting to supervisors and using good judgment when faced with tough situations. Dora Anim shared how she balances her demanding career with her family life, providing an inspiring example of how dedication to security doesn’t mean sacrificing personal well-being. Her journey highlights the importance of resilience and time management in achieving harmony between work and home life. Irene Anwuli spoke candidly about her career at the port, where she has always upheld a strict code of professionalism, stating that to be an effective security officer, "you will not be friends with the people at work." Her approach underscores the need for boundaries and objectivity to maintain security integrity. ↪️ This second session shows how challenges - and triumphs! - are diverse for women in the security industry, shedding light on the importance of strong decision-making, work-life balance, and professionalism in ensuring safety at ports. European External Action Service Expertise France EnMAR - Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea Le Centre International Kofi Annan de Formation au Maintien de la Paix - KAIPTC page officielle GHANA MARITIME AUTHORITY