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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
AT 2025 DAY OF THE DOCKWORKER, STAKEHOLKDERS PRIORITIZE SAFETY.
• As Oyetola commends Dockworkers contributions to Nigeria’s maritime development. In line with its commitment to ensuring improved working conditions for Nigerian dockworkers, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in partnership with the…
NIMASA DG ADVOCATES EFFECTIVE PORT STATE CONTROL FOR SAFER SHIPPING
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has noted that effective Port State Control (PSC) is one of the most potent tools of ensuring global safety and maintenance of environmental standards in…
NIGERIA, DENMARK PLEDGE TO DEEPEN MARITIME TIES
The government of Denmark has pledged its continued support for Nigeria’s maritime sector development while seeking to explore new areas of economic partnerships. This was disclosed by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen, during his recent…
BLUE ECONOMY TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS NIMASA HOSTS 4TH ADMIRALTY LAW COLLOQUIUM.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have identified the judiciary as a major partner in the realization of the benefits of the Blue Economy in Nigeria. The Director General, Dr Dayo Mobereola said this at the 4th Edition of the Admiralty…
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…