Emmanuel Ayesu Kwafo

• Responsible for security and safety of shipping within the Western Naval Command's Area of Responsibility with a breadth of 200 Nautical Miles (360 Km) seawards and a length of about 200 Nautical Miles (360 KM), from Winneba to Newtown on Ghana's maritime border with the Ivory Coast.
• Ensured compliance with international, national and local laws by operators and vessels within the AOR.
• Fostered cooperation among the units of the Ghana Navy, Ghana Army and the Ghana Air Force.
• Worked closely with the Western Regional Security Council to ensure the security of the Western Region at all times.
• Fostered culture of cooperation among the Ghana Navy, Marine Police, Ghana Maritime Authority, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Volta River Authority and all other state agencies, multinational companies and local companies that operate at sea.
• Engaged in operations towards anti-piracy, anti-smuggling of merchandise and fuel, anti-drug smuggling, anti-human trafficking and anti-illegal fishing operations within the AOR.
• Enhanced public safety, cooperation and trust at sea through community engagement with fisher folks, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.
• Ensured constant security for the nation's oil fields, shore installations, cities, towns and villages along the coast of the Western Naval Command's AOR.
• Managed departmental financial, human and material resources to ensure efficient operation, maintenance of equipment and training of personnel within the Western Naval Command.
• Trained 450 Water Guards for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for anti Illegal mining operations.
• Responsible for operational planning and sailing of ship within the AOR.
• Ensured the welfare of personnel and families.
• Maintained discipline and professionalism among officers and men.
• Held counseling sessions to mentor officers, men and their families.

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• Responsible for security and safety for Ghana's sea area with a breadth of 200 Nautical Miles(360 Km) from the coast to seaward and a length of about 150 Nautical Miles (240 Km) from Winneba to Aflao on Ghana's border with Togo.
• Formulated anti-piracy policies and strategies in consultation with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Marine Police and the Ghana Navy Headquarters.
• Deployed armed naval personnel on Tuna vessels to protect vessels from pirates as part of broader measures to fight piracy.
• Reduced the incidence of successful piracy incidents by more than 90 percent.
• Trained personnel of the Ghana Navy, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development as well as managers of fishing vessels, captains and their crew in anti-piracy measures.
• Ensured electronic monitoring of the command's area of responsibility at the operations rooms of the Eastern Naval Command and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture development
• Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
• Facilitated collaboration between the Office of the Attorney-General, the Ghana Navy, the Ghana Maritime Authority and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority in handling cross-jurisdictional cases.
• Ensured the welfare, discipline and professional efficiency for all officers, men and defence civilian staff of the Eastern Naval Command.
• Managed departmental budgets effectively to ensure optimal allocation of resources for training, logistic, training and operational purposes.
• Conducted community sensitization among fishing and local communities as well as traditional authorities to address community concerns and also foster stronger community relations.
• Cooperated with the District Security Committees and the various state institutions to ensure the security of the area of responsibility Eastern Naval Command.

• Responsible for the efficient manning, training and operation of all Ghana Navy ships.
• Ensured the welfare of all officers, men, defence civilian staff and their families.
• Conducted individual as well as collective training for ships and personnel.
• Trained ships to conduct anti-piracy, fisheries protection, anti-drug operations, environmental protection and the protection of oil fields.
• Conducted operations with ships from the US, EU, France, the UK, Nigeria during Operation Obangame Express and other multi-national maritime operations.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in law enforcement among state agencies such as the Marine Police, Office of the Attorney-General, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development among others.
• Submitted monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual confidential to higher headquarters on the morale, training and operations of ships to ensure efficiency.
• Mentored officers, men and civilian defence civilian staff to foster professional development and career progression.
• Improved efficiency of the Office of the Flag Officer Fleet by streamlining and implementing policies of higher command.
• Facilitated collaboration and cooperation among ships by arranging weekly de-briefing sessions.

• Responsible for fisheries law enforcement within the maritime, inland and inshore areas of Ghana
• Managed two fisheries enforcement teams comprising 30 men each drawn from the Ghana Navy, the Marine Police and the ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.
• Trained and mentored fisheries enforcement team members to ensure cohesion and efficiency.
• Liaised with the Ghana Navy Headquarters, the Western and Eastern Commands and duty ship for fisheries protection patrols.
• Supervised the enforcement of the closed fishing season from 1 July to 31 August 2019 by conducting sea patrols, beach combing and electronic surveillance of Ghana's waters.