LEGISLATION | NIMASA
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LEGISLATION | NIMASA
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Legislation
The Agency general derives its powers and functions from the following legal instruments:
NIMASA Act 2007
Mechant Shipping Act 2007
Cabotage Act 2003
These legal frame shape both the functions and structure of the Agency, distinct from its precursor organizations. Thus, in terms of nature and scope of statutory responsibility, NIMASA is the apex organisation saddled with huge responsibilities.
The NIMASA Act 2007 made it overly clear that the Agency is a “Maritime Administration”, hence it has responsibility to promote, regulate and administer public policies in the sector.
In summary, SS.22(1) of the NIMASA Act 2007 saddled the Agency with the responsibility of carrying out the following activities in pursuit of her statutory functions
Statutory Functions
Cabotage Implementation
Indigenous Capacity building (Human & Infrastructural)
Investment Promotion
Flag State Administration
Port State Control
Administration of Ship Registration
Wreck Receipt and Removal
Maritime Search and Rescue Operation
Survey and Certification of ships
Maritime Labour Administration
Maritime Security Administration
Marine Pollution Prevention and Control
Seafarer’s Standards and Training
Marine Environment Management
Marine Accident Investigation
Carry out air and coastal surveillance
Hydrographic surveys and charting of the marine domain
Interface Nigeria with the rest of the
International maritime community, and
Issuance and enforcement of Marine Notices on safety and marine environment matter
Legislative
Services
Legislation & Legal Framework
Anti Corruption & Transperency Monitoring
International Seabed Association
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Guidelines on the Registration for National Carrier, Shipping Companies / Agents and Cabotage Operators
NIMASA Contact Centre
+234 02016309590, +234 02016309591, +234 02016309592
info@nimasa.gov.ng
Legislation
The Agency general derives its powers and functions from the following legal instruments:
NIMASA Act 2007
Mechant Shipping Act 2007
Cabotage Act 2003
These legal frame shape both the functions and structure of the Agency, distinct from its precursor organizations. Thus, in terms of nature and scope of statutory responsibility, NIMASA is the apex organisation saddled with huge responsibilities.
The NIMASA Act 2007 made it overly clear that the Agency is a “Maritime Administration”, hence it has responsibility to promote, regulate and administer public policies in the sector.
In summary, SS.22(1) of the NIMASA Act 2007 saddled the Agency with the responsibility of carrying out the following activities in pursuit of her statutory functions
Statutory Functions
Cabotage Implementation
Indigenous Capacity building (Human & Infrastructural)
Investment Promotion
Flag State Administration
Port State Control
Administration of Ship Registration
Wreck Receipt and Removal
Maritime Search and Rescue Operation
Survey and Certification of ships
Maritime Labour Administration
Maritime Security Administration
Marine Pollution Prevention and Control
Seafarer’s Standards and Training
Marine Environment Management
Marine Accident Investigation
Carry out air and coastal surveillance
Hydrographic surveys and charting of the marine domain
Interface Nigeria with the rest of the
International maritime community, and
Issuance and enforcement of Marine Notices on safety and marine environment matter
Legislative
Services
Legislation & Legal Framework
Anti Corruption & Transperency Monitoring
International Seabed Association
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Guidelines on the Registration for National Carrier, Shipping Companies / Agents and Cabotage Operators
NIMASA Contact Centre