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ABOUT NIMASA
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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 & EVENTS
PHOTO NEWS- Nigeria has secured a place in the Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 Biennium
Nigeria has secured a place in the Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026– 2027 biennium, marking a major diplomatic win for the country. The election took place on Friday, November 28, 2025 during the IMO General Assembly in…
NIMASA unveils model for African maritime decarbonization at COP 30
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have showcased a pioneering Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for African maritime decarbonization with the establishment of the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System at the 2025…
Oyetola Makes Final Diplomatic Push for Nigeria’s IMO Council Seat in London
Nigeria intensified its final round of diplomacy ahead of next week’ s crucial election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, delivering a persuasive appeal to…
SHIPOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA COMMENDS NIMASA FOR INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS
The Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the Agency’s reforms that continue to strengthen the maritime sector. The SOAN President, Mr. Sonny Eja, who said this when…
NIMASA: IYELOLU APPOINTED REGISTRAR OF SHIPS
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the appointment of Barrister Adenike Adeyele Iyelolu as the Registrar of Ships for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Her appointment, which is for a four-year tenure,…
MARITIME LABOUR E-PLATFORM WILL BOOST COMPETITIVENESS – NIMASA.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed confidence that the Maritime Labour E-Platform would boost the sector’s competitiveness as it hosted a workshop to sensitize users of the portal through practical demonstrations and…