Adnan Adams Mohammed
As President John Mahama progresses in forming his government machinery, one of the few best-fit appointment made so far is the Ghana Maritime Authority Director-General appointee, Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali.
Dr Ali is a global doyen of maritime law and governance as well as blue economy, a new sector the current wants to tap significant to generate revenue while improving lives.
He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a Naval Captain, a prominent maritime lawyer, and a leading figure in maritime policy and governance at both national and international levels.
Prior to his appointment, Dr. Ali served as the Executive Director of the Centre of Maritime Law and Security Africa (CEMLAWS Africa), where he provided crucial policy advice and reform services across several African countries.
He is listed among the top 50 personalities influencing Africa’s Blues Economy.
Dr. Ali has also made significant contributions to the maritime sector in Ghana and beyond.
He holds a PhD in International Maritime Law, a Master of Laws, and a Master of Arts in International Relations.
He is a Barrister of Law and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, and is a graduate of the prestigious Ghana Armed Forces Senior Staff College.
He serves as a visiting lecturer at the International Maritime Law Institute, Malta, an external examiner at the World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden, and a Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana.
Dr. Ali is a prolific writer, having authored the book, “Maritime Security Cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea: Prospects and Challenges,” considered a leading publication in the maritime field. He is also a co-editor of the forthcoming book, “The Law of the Sea: Contemporary Norms and Practice in Africa.”
As the fourth Director-General of the GMA, Dr. Ali is expected to leverage his extensive experience and global influence to significantly enhance ocean governance at national, continental, and global levels.
