The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson has lauded GOIL for the provision of quality Marine Gas Oil and lubricants to the fishing vessels

In a keynote address at a fisheries’ stakeholder meeting on Fuel Bunkering Services for marine vessels in Tema, Madam Koomson noted local companies such as GOIL is well positioned and capable of providing quality services to sustain the industry.

The Fisheries Minister underscored the importance of fuel bunkering operations in the industry and called for guaranteed, timely, safe, and closely monitored bunkering services that will protect crew members from piracy and other extremist activities.

She entreated offshore Marine Gasoil Bunkering operators within the Ghanaian territorial waters to secure supplies from oil companies who have the requisite operating permits from the regulatory bodies.

The Head of Technical and Special Products of GOIL, J.B. Tagoe, assured stakeholders that GOIL has partnered them by giving them quality services and given customers competitive prices and the best credit facilities.

“We expanded and made ourselves visible at sea, providing you with Marine Gas Oil of highest international standard. Quality is always the cutting-edge differentiator for every customer like you and that is what GOIL provides. GOIL also provides quality marine lubricants that meets your engines’ specifications”, Mr. Tagoe told fishing vessel owners.

The Chief Executive Officer of AMSOL Ghana, Technical Partners of GOIL, encouraged Ghanaians to patronize GOIL products because when GOIL wins, the government and the people of Ghana will derive maximum benefits in terms of the retention of profits locally.

The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Grace Jeanet Mason encouraged the Fisheries Ministry to continue engaging the stakeholders to ensure that oceans are protected against pollution and environmental degradation. She promised to share good practices with Ghana.

At the end of the discussions, stakeholders called for a roundtable discussion with the Ministry and GOIL to find a lasting solution to the effect of fuel price instabilities affecting the smooth operations of the industry.

There were fraternal messages from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Maritime Authority, NPA, Executives of Fisheries Associations and Vessel Owners/Companies.