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Regulating Nigerian Maritime Industry For Sustainable Development
We are committed to promoting and developing the Nigerian maritime industry through effective regulation, capacity building and service delivery.
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ABOUT NIMASA
Who We Are
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is the apex regulatory and promotional maritime agency. The Agency was created from the merger of National Maritime Authority and Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council (former parastatals of the Federal….
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LATEST NEWS
NIMASA ACCREDITS 27 REGISTERED SHIPYARDS FOR OPERATION IN NIGERIA.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has accredited 27 registered shipyards across the country. This is in accordance with its mandate enshrined in Section 22 of the NIMASA Act, 2007, and sections 335-339 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007,…
IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL ARSENIO DOMINGUEZ COMMENDS NIGERIA FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO INSTRUMENTS
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and…
NIMASA Reshuffles Management Team for Enhanced Efficiency
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic redeployment of its management staff as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with its core mandate. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo…
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