Press Releases
MARITIME DIPLOMACY: IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL TO VISIT NIGERIA
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, is scheduled to embark on a three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2nd to 4th, 2025. The disclosure was made by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime...
UPDATE ON ATTEMPTED PIRACY INCIDENT ON MT ENDO PONENTE, OFF LOME, TOGO
VESSEL NOW SECURED BY THE TOGO NAVY The attempted piracy attack on MT ENDO PONENTE in the Gulf of Guinea has been successfully foiled. On Friday, 28th August 2025, the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, VBSS, team of the Togo Navy boarded the vessel and confirmed that...
MANAGEMENT RETREAT: DG MOBEREOLA RALLIES STAFF TO ALIGN WITH PRESIDENTIAL MARITIME PRIORITIES
The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded a strategic retreat aimed at cascading the Presidential and Ministerial priorities for the maritime and blue economy sector across all levels of the Agency. The retreat...
NIMASA, Nigerian Society of Engineers Strengthen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasized the critical role of professionalism in engineering practice as a foundation for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development. Dr. Mobereola...
AIR POLLUTION: NIMASA CHARGES ALL SHIPS OPERATING IN NIGERIA ON MARPOL COMPLIANCE
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has charged all ships operating within Nigerian waters to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI. MARPOL...
NIMASA PROMOTES 9 DIRECTORS; 234 OTHER STAFF.
“See Your Elevation as Motivation to Higher Performance” – Mobereola The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of nine Deputy Directors to Directors. In addition, the Board approved the promotion...
BLUE ECONOMY OFFERS UNIQUE PATHWAY FOR NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION – DOSUNMU
Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has reiterated the urgent need for Nigeria to harness the vast opportunities in the Blue Economy as a strategic pathway to diversify the nation’s economy. Dr....
HANDSHAKE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC FOR MARITIME DEVELOPMENT
In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s presence in global maritime governance, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola, led a high-level delegation to the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority...
ISPS CODE VIOLATIONS: NIMASA SHUTS DOWN SHELLPLUX AND TMDK FACILITIES
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in its role as the Designated Authority for implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the...
MARITIME SECURITY: NIMASA DOCK DEEP BLUE VESSEL AT NIGERDOCK
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and repair capacity during an inspection visit to Nigerdock at Snake Island...
Seafarers’ Day: Blue Economy Minister Launches NIMASA Maritime Labour E-Platform
In a major milestone towards building a smarter, more transparent, and efficient maritime sector, the Federal Government has launched the Maritime Labour E-Platform, a digital solution designed to revolutionize the governance of maritime labour in Nigeria. Unveiled at...
IMO ELECTIONS: Oyetola Flags Off Nigeria’s Election Campaign in London.
In a major diplomatic move on the sidelines of the 110th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), Nigeria officially flagged off its campaign for election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium....
