The visit was primarily to extend an invitation to the Centre to participate in the 99th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Colonel Dou Yan also shared details of the forthcoming African deployment of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship, Peace Ark, which is expected to call at Ghana in October 2026 as part of its humanitarian mission across Africa.

He explained that the hospital ship would provide free medical services and healthcare to selected patients during its stay in Ghana. He further extended an invitation to the Director and staff of MMCC Zone F to visit the vessel when it arrives.

The meeting also served as an opportunity to exchange goodwill messages and strengthen the cordial relationship between the Chinese Embassy and MMCC Zone F. In his remarks, Navy Captain Daniel Gnamien Ehu expressed his appreciation to Colonel Dou Yan for the thoughtful visit, the invitation, and the continued cooperation between the Centre and the People’s Republic of China. He reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to maintaining and further strengthening the longstanding relationship with the Chinese people and their institutions.

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The delegation, comprising 36 senior officers from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Morocco, Senegal, and South Africa, was led by Lieutenant Colonel Zina Aubin Martial. Upon arrival, the delegation was warmly received by the Director of the Centre, Captain (Navy) Daniel Gnamien Ehu.

The purpose of the visit was to provide the officers with a comprehensive understanding of the Centre’s mandate, operational activities, and strategic approaches to combating maritime crime within the Zone F maritime area and the Gulf of Guinea. The visit also sought to expose participants to the Centre’s collaborative framework, which has significantly contributed to the sustained decline in maritime crimes across the region since its establishment.

During the programme, the Immigration Liaison Officer, DSI S. Biney, delivered a detailed presentation on the Centre’s mandate, organizational structure, core functions, and the collaborative mechanisms employed in coordinating maritime security operations among member states. The presentation highlighted the Centre’s role in fostering information sharing, inter-agency cooperation, and coordinated responses to emerging maritime threats.

Following the presentation, an engaging interactive session was held, during which members of the delegation asked several insightful questions. Discussions focused on the key factors behind the Centre’s remarkable achievements in reducing maritime crime, the operational strategies that have sustained these successes, and the measures adopted to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, which remains one of the major challenges affecting maritime security and the blue economy in the Gulf of Guinea.

Responding to the questions, the Deputy Director of the Centre, Commander Quayson Otoo, provided detailed explanations on the Centre’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational coordination mechanisms, and the established protocols for responding to various maritime incidents. He emphasized the importance of timely information sharing, regional cooperation, coordinated patrols, and strong partnerships among maritime stakeholders in achieving effective maritime domain awareness and ensuring rapid responses to security threats.

The visit concluded with expressions of appreciation from the delegation, who commended the Centre for its professionalism, operational excellence, and significant contribution to strengthening maritime safety and security within the Gulf of Guinea. The engagement further reinforced the importance of continued regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective commitment toward maintaining a secure and resilient maritime environment for all member states.

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