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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….

Maritime Regulation

We regulate and oversee maritime activities in Nigerian waters.

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Capacity Development

Building capacity for improved maritime performance and to ensure growth.

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Maritime Safety & Security

Ensuring safety of lives and property at and championing safe navigation at sea

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Industry Promotion

Promoting the growth and development of seafarers, and the maritime industry.

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Non-conventional Vessels: NIMASA Promises Tougher Action Against Untrained, Uncertified Boat Skippers

Jul 19, 2020 | Press Center, Press Releases

· Advocates unified enforcement guidelines Uploaded by Nelson Asegiemhe (ICT Webmaster) Against the background of recent fatal boat mishaps on the country’s inland waterways, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),…