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GMA Cert. GT-014-5281

Certification & Compliance

Every placement made by Foss Services is backed by a current Ghana Maritime Authority licence and full MLC 2006 compliance — the trust spine of our business.

Our licence

Ghana Maritime Authority Approved.

Foss Services Limited is an approved seafarer recruitment and placement provider under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2003 (Act 645). Our GMA certificate is renewed annually through a full compliance audit of our processes, contracts and records.

The GMA operates under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) framework and enforces the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) requirements as incorporated into Ghana's maritime law. Only agencies that pass the GMA's audit — covering seafarer contract documentation, fee structures, welfare provisions and repatriation guarantees — may legally recruit and place Ghanaian seafarers on domestic or internationally flagged vessels.

Foss Services has held continuous GMA approval since 2019. Our certificate number is GT-014-5281.

MLC 2006

What the Maritime Labour Convention means in practice.

No seafarer fees
MLC Reg. 1.4 prohibits recruitment agencies from charging seafarers placement or registration fees. Foss Services charges candidates nothing — ever.
Compliant Seafarer Employment Agreements
Every maritime placement includes a GMA-compliant SEA specifying wages, hours, leave entitlement and repatriation terms — reviewed and signed before the seafarer joins any vessel.
Repatriation guarantee
The cost of repatriation at the end of a contract rests with the shipowner, not the seafarer. We ensure this is documented in the SEA and understood by all parties.
Medical and welfare
Sick pay and medical care must be provided for at least 16 weeks from the date of any injury or illness sustained onboard. We advise employers on their obligations at the point of hire.
Cargo vessel under ship-to-shore cranes at a certified maritime port
GMA Certified
Foss Services Limited
Approved Seafarer Recruitment & Placement Agency
Cert. GT-014-5281
Ghana Maritime Authority · Merchant Shipping Act 2003 (Act 645)
How to verify

Contact the Ghana Maritime Authority directly and quote our registered name Foss Services Limited and certificate number GT-014-5281. The GMA maintains a public register of approved agencies.

Common questions

Certification FAQs.

Is Foss Services Limited GMA-certified?
Yes. Foss Services Limited holds a current Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) licence as an approved seafarer recruitment and placement provider (Cert. GT-014-5281). The certificate is renewed annually through the GMA's audit and compliance process.
How can I verify Foss Services' GMA certification?
Our certificate number is GT-014-5281. You may verify this directly with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) using our registered name, Foss Services Limited. We are listed as an approved agency under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2003 (Act 645).
What does MLC 2006 compliance mean for seafarers placed by Foss Services?
Every seafarer placed through Foss Services is engaged under a compliant Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA) that meets the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 minimum requirements — covering wages, hours, repatriation rights, medical care and welfare provisions. We do not charge seafarers any placement or registration fee.

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