GPHA security sensitises boat operators on port regulations

The Tema Port Security Manager, Colonel Joseph Punamane has met with boat operators within the fishing community to educate them on the rules and regulations governing the sea ports.

According to the Port Security Manager, the sensitisation has become necessary due to the fact that many fisher folk flout the ports’ regulations out of ignorance.

The fisher folk were schooled on the various GPHA laws, permits and fines apportioned to each regulation when flouted.

“The reason why we are asking you not to fish at the anchorage is that when you throw the net and it entangles the propellers you will be creating danger for yourselves because the propellers will drag you under the vessel,” he warned.

Colonel Punamane cautioned the boat operators to be circumspect in dealing with foreigners on the high seas since they are at risk of contracting the deadly coronavirus disease and spreading it to their family and the country at large.

The canoe operators expressed their gratitude to GPHA and promised that they will do their possible best in spreading the information to their compatriots.