The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the Ghana Tuna Association (GTA) following a high-level meeting with its executives.
The discussion centered on major challenges facing the industry, including aging fishing vessels, high levy charges, and regulatory data inaccuracies.
With over 6,500 people employed in the sector, GTA representatives expressed concerns over rising operational costs and called for a review of the licensing regime to ease the financial burden on stakeholders.
As part of efforts to enhance surveillance and compliance, the association announced plans to install Electronic Monitoring Systems (EMS) on all tuna vessels between April and May.
The initiative aims to improve regulatory oversight and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Hon. Emelia Arthur assured the GTA of the Ministry’s unwavering support, emphasizing the government’s focus on capacity building and stronger collaboration with industry players.
She reiterated the importance of sustainability and innovation in ensuring long-term growth within the sector.
