New Seafarer Identity Documentation and visa restrictions are causing Ghanaian seafarers to lose their jobs, that is according to the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA). “When the US Visa restriction was introduced, most of our seafarers were now losing their jobs. Luckily for us in Ghana our seafarers are counted as one of the best in the world. Some of the core duties of the Ghana Maritime Authority include Maritime Safety & Security, Seafarer regulation and certification to ensuring compliance with global standards marine pollution control, just to list a few. The Authority said it will continue to enhance collaboration with other maritime bodies such as the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Shippers Authority, the Ghana Navy, Volta River Authority and others to improve Ghana’s maritime industry.