NIMASA | Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
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NIMASA | Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
+234 02016309590, +234 02016309591, +234 02016309592
info@nimasa.gov.ng
Welcome to NIMASA
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, is committed to the enthronement of global best practices in the provision of maritime services in Nigeria.
Our areas of focus include effective Maritime Safety Administration, Maritime Labour Regulation, Marine Pollution Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue, Cabotage enforcement, Shipping Development and Ship Registration, Training and Certification of Seafarers, and Maritime Capacity Development. Using modern tools that guarantee efficiency and effectiveness, we are determined to develop indigenous capacity and eliminate all hindrance.
Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Portal is Live
Apply Now
Register as a SEAFARER, SEAFARER EMPLOYER, STEVEDORING COMPANY, etc..
Click Here
Verify all Certificates Issued by Us
Click Here
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Read Our Exciting Voyage Magazines
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Read Books From Our E-library
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Marine Notices
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About NIMASA
CABOTAGE SERVICES
Cabotage Act
C
abotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF)
Re
quirements for the issuance of Cabotage Waivers
Cabotage Services Department
Structure
SHIP REGISTRATION SERVICES
Documents to be submitted in respect of Registration Services
Nigerian Ship Registry Tariffs
Clear Timelines / Deadline For Processing of all Forms of Application after Payment
Downloads / Forms
LEGAL SERVICES
Requirements and Procedure for Registration as a Shipping Company or Shipping Agent
Requirements and Procedure for Renewal of Shipping Company or Shipping Agent License
Legislation & Legal Framework
International Seabed Association
MARITIME SAFETY & SECURITY
Flag State Control
Port State Control
Surveys and Inspections
Navigation Systems
Hydrographic Services
Search and Rescue Services
Ship Casualty/Incident Investigations
S
hip Security
Seafarers Qualification Training and Certification
Training Record Book
Seafarers Medical Examination
Marine Superintendent Services
Qualification and Training
Downloads/Forms/Links
MARITIME LABOUR EMPLOYMENT
M
aritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006)
Approved Stevedoring Charges
Requirements and conditions for obtaining services and products from the Maritime Labour Service Department
MARINE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Merchant Shipping Marine Environment Regulations 2012
Marine Environment Protection Statutory Documents
List of Insurance Service Providers Recognized by the Agency for Issuing Civil Liability Insurance Blue Cards
Classification Societies (Recognized Organizations)
Compliance Monitoring Inspections
Port Reception Facilities (PRF)
Removal of Wrecks and Derelicts in Nigerian Waters
NSC-IOPC Fund Secretariat
Ship Recycling / Scrapping
Summary Guide for Marine Environment Statutory Documents that Applies to your Vessel, Company, Facility or Platforms
Marine Litter Action Plan
Marine Notices
Marine Environment Online Services
Offshore waste reception facility (Download Advance Notification Form)
All Services
PRESS
RELEASES
Oyetola Commissions NIMASA–UNILAG Institute of Maritime Studies Building, Reaffirms Commitment to Blue Economy Growth
Apr 18, 2026
|
News
,
Press Center
,
Press Releases
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, today, Thursday 16 April 2026, commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing...
read more
MENTORSHIP: NIMASA DG BAGS AWARD OF RECOGNITION FROM ALMA MATER
Mar 24, 2026
|
News
,
Press Center
,
Press Releases
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honored with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and commitment...
read more
NIMASA CELEBRATES WOMEN, REAFFIRMS INCLUSIVE MARITIME GROWTH
Mar 13, 2026
|
News
,
Press Center
,
Press Releases
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to encouraging greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime sector, noting that sustainable progress in the...
read more
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NIMASA Contact Centre
+234 02016309590, +234 02016309591, +234 02016309592
info@nimasa.gov.ng
Welcome to NIMASA
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, is committed to the enthronement of global best practices in the provision of maritime services in Nigeria.
Our areas of focus include effective Maritime Safety Administration, Maritime Labour Regulation, Marine Pollution Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue, Cabotage enforcement, Shipping Development and Ship Registration, Training and Certification of Seafarers, and Maritime Capacity Development. Using modern tools that guarantee efficiency and effectiveness, we are determined to develop indigenous capacity and eliminate all hindrance.
Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Portal is Live
Apply Now
Register as a SEAFARER, SEAFARER EMPLOYER, STEVEDORING COMPANY, etc..
Click Here
Verify all Certificates Issued by Us
Click Here
https://nimasa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4
Read Our Exciting Voyage Magazines
Click Here
Read Books From Our E-library
Click Here
Marine Notices
Click Here
About NIMASA
CABOTAGE SERVICES
Cabotage Act
C
abotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF)
Re
quirements for the issuance of Cabotage Waivers
Cabotage Services Department
Structure
SHIP REGISTRATION SERVICES
Documents to be submitted in respect of Registration Services
Nigerian Ship Registry Tariffs
Clear Timelines / Deadline For Processing of all Forms of Application after Payment
Downloads / Forms
LEGAL SERVICES
Requirements and Procedure for Registration as a Shipping Company or Shipping Agent
Requirements and Procedure for Renewal of Shipping Company or Shipping Agent License
Legislation & Legal Framework
International Seabed Association
MARITIME SAFETY & SECURITY
Flag State Control
Port State Control
Surveys and Inspections
Navigation Systems
Hydrographic Services
Search and Rescue Services
Ship Casualty/Incident Investigations
S
hip Security
Seafarers Qualification Training and Certification
Training Record Book
Seafarers Medical Examination
Marine Superintendent Services
Qualification and Training
Downloads/Forms/Links
MARITIME LABOUR EMPLOYMENT
M
aritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006)
Approved Stevedoring Charges
Requirements and conditions for obtaining services and products from the Maritime Labour Service Department
MARINE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Merchant Shipping Marine Environment Regulations 2012
Marine Environment Protection Statutory Documents
List of Insurance Service Providers Recognized by the Agency for Issuing Civil Liability Insurance Blue Cards
Classification Societies (Recognized Organizations)
Compliance Monitoring Inspections
Port Reception Facilities (PRF)
Removal of Wrecks and Derelicts in Nigerian Waters
NSC-IOPC Fund Secretariat
Ship Recycling / Scrapping
Summary Guide for Marine Environment Statutory Documents that Applies to your Vessel, Company, Facility or Platforms
Marine Litter Action Plan
Marine Notices
Marine Environment Online Services
Offshore waste reception facility (Download Advance Notification Form)
All Services
PRESS
RELEASES
Oyetola Commissions NIMASA–UNILAG Institute of Maritime Studies Building, Reaffirms Commitment to Blue Economy Growth
Apr 18, 2026
|
News
,
Press Center
,
Press Releases
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, today, Thursday 16 April 2026, commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing...
read more
MENTORSHIP: NIMASA DG BAGS AWARD OF RECOGNITION FROM ALMA MATER
Mar 24, 2026
|
News
,
Press Center
,
Press Releases
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honored with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and commitment...
read more
NIMASA CELEBRATES WOMEN, REAFFIRMS INCLUSIVE MARITIME GROWTH
Mar 13, 2026
|
News
,
Press Center
,
Press Releases
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to encouraging greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime sector, noting that sustainable progress in the...
read more
« Older Entries
PHOTO GALLERY
NIGERIAN MARITIME INDUSTRY FORECAST
VIDEOS
NIMASA Contact Centre