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NIMASA | Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

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NIMASA | Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency | Profile

NIMASA is the apex regulatory and promotional maritime agency in Nigeria, responsible for ensuring maritime safety, security, and shipping development.

About NIMASA:

NIMASA was established in 2007 under the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act. The agency operates under the Federal Ministry of Transportation and plays a crucial role in regulating maritime activities, promoting indigenous participation in the maritime industry, and safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime environment.

Services Offered:

  1. Regulatory Oversight: NIMASA oversees various aspects of maritime operations, including vessel registration, safety standards enforcement, and certification of seafarers.
  2. Maritime Security: Ensuring the safety and security of Nigeria’s territorial waters and combating piracy, smuggling, and other maritime crimes are paramount to NIMASA’s mandate.
  3. Safety Standards Compliance: NIMASA sets and enforces standards for maritime safety, including vessel inspection, navigation aids, and pollution prevention measures.
  4. Promotion of Maritime Industry: NIMASA promotes the development of Nigeria’s maritime sector through initiatives aimed at enhancing local capacity, fostering investment, and creating employment opportunities.

Contact Office

The NIMASA | Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Has Its Headquarters in Maritime House, #4, Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos with State and Zonal Offices in the address Listed Below:

  • Kanti Towers 35 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
  • 7B, Azikiwe Road, Portharcourt
  • Onne Port, Rivers State.
  • Federal Lighter Terminal, Calabar
  • 2, Big Qua Road Opp. Calabar Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State.
  • 14, Major, Andy Oputa Street, Off Festus Mogai Road Ekeki, Yenagoa
  • 51, Afaha Uqua Road Eket Akwa-Ibom State.
  • Gigi Guest House Sanfield Bonny, Rivers State.
  • Maritime Academy Of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa-Ibom State.
  • GRA, Apapa, Lagos State.
  • 2, Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos State.
  • Kiri-kiri Phase II, Apapa, Lagos State.
  • NPA Commercial Building, Tin-Can Island Port Office Lagos
  • Plot 622, Abuja Liaison Office, Cadastral Zone, Diplomatic Drive, Central Area Abuja
  • 19, Warri-Sapele Road, Warri, Delta State.
  • Woodland Drive Sapele, Delta State.
  • Nigerian High Court, Nigerian High Commission 9, Northumberland Ave, London, UK.

Phone No & Emails

Operation Hours

Monday8 am – 4 pm
Tuesday8 am – 4 pm
Wednesday8 am – 4 pm
Thursday8 am – 4 pm
Friday8 am – 4 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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