The Danish Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Jakob Linulf, together with a delegation from the Danish Maritime Authority, paid a courtesy visit to the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
RMU Management and staff with the Danish Ambassador and team
The visit aimed to reaffirm the long-standing partnership between Denmark and the RMU, while exploring new avenues for collaboration in maritime education and training.
Ambassador Linulf was accompanied by Mr Svend Ehrenreich Thomsen and Ms SIF Alberte Andersen, Project Managers of the Ghana-Denmark Strategic Sector Cooperation initiative.
delegation and RMU staff in a conversation
The delegation was warmly received by the RMU management team, led by the Ag. Vice Chancellor, Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr., the University Registrar, Dr. Baboucarr Njie, as well as the Provost Dr. Denis Atehnjia Njumo and Director of Finance, Madam Mary Frances Francis.
Other key staff present included Prof. Nana Ofosu-Boateng, Dean of Maritime Studies, Capt. William Wricket, Ag. Head of the Maritime Safety and Security Center, Mr Benedict Aubin, Ag. Head of the Nautical Science Department and Madam Sika Attipoe, Head of the Business Development Center.
The delegation welcomed by RMU cadets
In his welcome remarks, Dr Brooks Jr. expressed appreciation for the continued support of the Danish government, noting that Denmark has been a strategic partner in strengthening maritime education in Ghana and the sub-region.
He highlighted a major milestone achieved through Danish support, the “Train the Trainer” (ToT) workshop held the previous year, focusing on the implementation of the International Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCWF). The initiative, he noted, has successfully trained over 4,000 fishers, with plans to reach up to 20,000 across Ghana in the near future.
Some RMU cadet with RMU staff and the Danish delegation
Dr Brooks also appealed for further collaboration, including support for acquiring a modern maritime simulator, which he said would significantly enhance the training of seafarers to meet the evolving demands of the global maritime industry.
He also emphasized the need for deeper networking with Danish institutions to promote graduate employment and long-term sustainable partnerships.
Ag. Vice Chancellor Dr Brooks presenting a gift to Mr Jakob Linulf
Speaking during the visit, Mr Jakob Linulf, highlighted Denmark’s rich maritime heritage, describing the country as a global leader with centuries of experience and innovation in the shipping industry.
He stressed Denmark’s current leadership role in the de-carbonization of maritime transport and affirmed the country’s commitment to supporting institutions that align with these green objectives. He noted that partnering with RMU aligns well with Denmark’s broader strategic goals.
The visit concluded with a tour of RMU’s state-of-the-art facilities, during which the Danish delegation expressed their admiration for the university’s infrastructure and commitment to excellence in maritime education.
October 2025