Graduate Testimonials

July 2023

"The course was an inspiration.
It has opened my eyes to the field of Security Intelligence, with seriously good insights and known modern security technologies. I have benefited more than any other person and will always encourage people to join the course."

Mr. George Amankwah-Brako
Security Officer, Tema
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana

September 2022

"The rich experiences and knowledge of security were a great opportunity to look at maritime security from national and regional perspectives. The course met my expectations and training needs, I will recommend the training to my colleagues."

Mr. Denis Ombuna Simon
Principal Port Security Officer-Enforcement
Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya

"The lecturer teaches with love, effort and energy that draws in every participant eager to know more and how to reduce Maritime Terrorism & Piracy. What a gift!
Very interesting and educative, the lecturer was very encouraging, and he explained the topic through the entire process step by step.
I give God the glory. I hope to visit the institute again for another programme, it is a place everyone needs to visit, to be a partner in a good thing."

Mrs. Ekpemandu Stella Chinedu
Senior Manager-Employee and Labour Relations
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria

June- July, 2021

"A transformative learning and knowledge experience at professional and personal level"

Mrs. Kristina Jaime Abudo De Klerk
Port Authority Director
Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC)
Mozambique

November - December 2020

"The programme deepened earlier basic knowledge and approch of Maritime Security. It was truly useful as as extra - mile ISPS training."

Mr. Morou Ouattara Taoua
Trade Execution Manager
Solevo - CI
Ivory Coast

"Very educative, informative and interactive"

Ms. Juliana K Boateng
Port Operations Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana

"Materials covered are interesting and covered with a good amount of depth"

Mr. Jeffrey Bonnici
Manager, Maitime Enforcement
Transport Malta
Malta

"It was a great and interesting expérience i gained a lot of knowledges. That will boost my competences"

Ms. Pulcherie Bisseni Engolo
Head of Navigation and Maritime Security Office
Ministere des Transports, Department of maritime Affairs and Inland waterways
Cameroon

"Enlightening."

Mr. Reza Karg
Manager Corporate Affairs
NV Havenbeheer Suriname
Suriname

June 2020

"It was educational,timely also an eye-opener to the realities that exist in this troubled world."

Mr. Michael Victor
Divisional Supervisor North (security)
Dominica Air & Sea Ports Authority (DASPA)
Dominica

"This program draws me to research more about Maritime & Port Security and extensive experience with classroom practice to explain important principles for increasing literacy in Maritime & Port Security. Thank You."

Mr. De-graft Kojo Odoom
Director
Stardex Marine Consult
Ghana

"An enlightening ,informative, value adding knowledge based experience into the world of Port and Maritime Security."

Mr. Fabian Farrell
Assistant Manager
Barbados Port Incorporated (BPI)
Barbados

"The programme makes me understand more about the port security, how to manage our system capabilities and way to protect and secure our data."

Mr. Kehinde Gbenga Adekanbi
Managing Director
Keniteworld Ventures
Nigeria

"SATISFACTORY"

Mrs. Chikaodinaka Peace Oluchi Obianusi
Security Officer I
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria

June 2019

"I would say I have more than just one takeaway. One of the particulars I have is, how to be innovative in everything you do. How to use your situation and your current resources and to push yourself further. It is very impressive to see what Israel has done in the Ports, in business, in life in general."

Denice Melissa Aiken
Vice President, Legal & International Affairs
Caribbean Maritime University
Jamaica

"It was a very educational experience which i would recommend to all in security Personnel."

Insp. Floretta Rovena Jeffers
Port Inspector
Nevis Air & Sea Ports Authority
St. Kitts and Nevis

"It was an awesome, breath taking and unforgettable/ once in a life time experience."

Mr. Ansumana Junior Massaquoi
Chief Radio Office
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration
Sierra Leone

"Was able to understand some new skills in handling security issues in my port."

Mr. Raju Gidwani
Navigator
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration
Sierra Leone

"My experience in GIMI on the Maritime and Port Security Course was awesome and has broadened my knowledge on Maritime Security Management."

Mrs. Anwuli Irene Akpu
Manager, Security
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria

"Fantastic experience and will come back in a blink."

Mrs. Eunice Ngozi Ezeoke
Assistant General Manager, Tariff and Billing
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria

"A very instructive,educative, and interesting programme."

Mrs. Funke Deborah Abiiba
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria

"I appreciate the programme because it is important to my country and espcially to my job in my country."

Mrs. Temwanga Angiraoi
Senior Security Guard
Kiribati Ports Authority
Kiribati

"Awesome experience and skills quite applicable in my work environment."

Ms. Beatrice Muthoni Kairang'a
Personal Assistant to Principal Secretary
Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development
Kenya

"I work in an environment where looking after Solomon Islands' waters is very important and this programme have helped me to think of unthinkables regarding Maritime Security."

Ms. Fatima Deirdre Aoraunisaka
Engineer in Charge
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
Solomon Islands

"Very Intense but very educational."

Ms. Kataki Ofa Fisher
Senior Standard and Conformance Officer
Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF)
Fiji

"This opportunity happens once in a lifetime that I am grateful to be given the chance to attend and on my capability will try to impart the knowledge and information i have acquired to my colleagues back home."

Ms. Ma Magnolia Requejo
Civil Security Officer
Philippine Ports Authority
Philippines

"Knowledge transferring and creating awareness on Maritime and Port Security is the only weapon to be used in facilitating Safe and Secured Global Maritime Trade and Shipping."

Ms. Maryam Mohamed Kidere
Senior Port Security Officer
Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya

"This was a great learning experience, totally new from my previous experiences."

Ms. Maureen Kanini Kitheka
Policy Analyst
Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development
Kenya

"The programme was very useful and I acquired skills ,knowledge and share experience regarding the maritime issues."

Ms. Sheikha Ahmed Mohamed
Director Of Registration Of Ships And Crewing
Zanzibar Maritime Authority
United Republic of Tanzania

June 2018

"The course is good for Maritime and Port Security Professtionals"

Mrs. Dora Akua Anim
Security Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana

"The course is very good for maritime security in the global world."

Mr. Ofoe Teye
Security Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana

"I strongly feel that this course should be attended by the Sr officers from Port and shipping sectors across the world to accomplish their goals in a much better way."

Mr. Sunil Madhukarrao Deshmukh
Chief Security Officer
Mumbai Port Trust
India

"The programme is very educative. the lectures were very good ."

Mrs. Grace Afedzie Hayford
Security Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Takoradi, Ghana

June 2016

"Resources are limited but knowledge is unlimited"

Mr. Marcellinus Badombile
Security Manager
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana

"The lecturers are noticeably very professional and experts in their respective fields, and although they are sometimes having a hard time talking in English we can feel and see their eagerness in sharing their knowledge and experience with us."

Bertrand Russel Mercedes L. Tan
Civil Security Officer A
Philippine Ports Authority
The Philippines

"EXCELLENT"

Mr. Lansana Mansaray
Security Manager, Port of Freetown
Sierra Leone Ports Authority
Sierra Leone

June 2015

"Learning through experienced Lecturers is my honor to the Galilee Institute. Live lectures which revealed many secrets prevailing in the global is my concern and gratitude to the Institute."

Mr. David Ngabo Chiragi
Flag& Port State Control Officer
Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA)
Tanzania

July 2012

"I use to think that my country was secured. After this course I realized that much more should be done. I also promise myself that never ever I will take life granted. GIMI opened up my eyes. Thank you very much."

Mrs. Lelly Saima Uukule
Chief Control Officer: maritime Administration
Ministry of works and Transport
Namibia

"The whole program has being beneficial, very informative, practical & samples with video clips to explain further. The lectures were experienced in their field. All the programme is very good."

Mr. Isaac Kofi Adu
Security Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority
Ghana

"I would like to give my appreciation to GIMI; Managers and staff. We received warm hospitality from lecturers and accommodation. We are looking forward for another invitation for advanced course in the future. I thank you very much for the experienced I gained here."

Mr. Ekonia Nghindipohamba Hashipala
Inspector
Namibia Police
Namibia

"Shalom. Truly the Port and Maritime Security Programme was a great success and training for me. The lectures were also a great part of the course because of the unique insight they provided on the field of safety and security especially in the port. With the learning experience i gained on the training, I would be able to make improvements particularly on security awareness and safety methods, for the port where i am assigned now, the Port of Tagbilaran and the entire TMO's in the Province of Bohol. My deepest gratitude goes to GIMI and the staff...."

Mr. Joseph Quirantes Eramis
Acting Station Commander Port Police Devision PMO-BOHOL
Philippine Ports Authority, Port Police Division
Philippines