NIMASA: Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency And All You Need To Know

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is the sole body under it Present DG (Director General) Dr Dakuku Peterside that is responsible for the regulatory and promotion of the maritime agency. The Agency came to existence as a result of the merger of National Maritime Authority and Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council (formerly a parastatals of the Federal Ministry of Transport) on the 1st August 2006. The sole responsibility of regulating the Maritime Market in Nigeria rests NIMASA through the relevant instruments and functions which are fully analyzed below.

Functions And Obligations Of NIMASA In Nigeria

They Pursue the development of shipping and regulatory matters relating to merchant shipping and seafarers.
NIMASA Perform the Administration and regulation of shipping licenses.
Administration, Regulation and Certification of Seafarers.
Establishment of Maritime Training and Safety Standards
Regulation of safety of shipping as regards the construction of ships and navigation.
Provision of Maritime Search and Rescue Services
Provide direction and ensure compliance with vessels security measures
Carry out Air and Coastal Surveillance
Control and prevent Maritime Pollution
Develop and implement policies and programs, which will facilitate the growth of local capacity in ownership, manning and construction of ships and other maritime infrastructure.
Enhance and administer the provision of Cabotage Act. 2003
Perform Port and Flag State duties.
Provide Maritime Security.
Establish the procedure for the implementation of conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other international conventions to which the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a party on Maritime Safety and Security, Maritime Labour, Commercial Shipping, and for the implementation of Codes, Resolutions and Circulars arising there from.