The Deputy Director Hydrography and Geodetic at the Naval Headquarters, Lieutenant Commander (Lt Cdr) Ambrose Yankey on Monday 16 December 2024, delivered a lecture to students of the University of Ghana's (UG) School of Psychology.
The lecture focused on the customs and traditions of the Ghana Navy, Ghana’s Maritime domain, the threats to Ghana's Maritime security and the roles played by the Ghana Navy.
Lt Cdr Yankey began by delving into the rich customs and traditions of the Ghana Navy, which dates back to 1959. The students were fascinated by the origins of naval traditions such as crossing the line, man and cheer ship amongst others.
He also discussed the Ghana Maritime domain, highlighting its significance to the country's economy. The students were enlightened on the various threats to Ghana's Maritime security, including piracy, Illegal Unregulated and Unreported fishing and drug trafficking amongst others.