MARITIME OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATING BOARD ACT
Act · Transport
An Act establishes the Maritime Operations Co-ordinating Board to coordinate activities of agencies in Nigerian maritime operations. It targets federal agencies, the Navy, and port operators to eliminate conflicts and enhance efficiency.
MARITIME OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATING BOARD ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act that establishes the Maritime Operations Co-ordinating Board to coordinate the activities of all agencies with responsibilities in Nigerian maritime operations.
Who Does It Target?
All federal agencies involved in maritime operations Nigerian Navy, Customs Service, Immigration, and Police with maritime roles Port operators and shipping companies Oil and gas companies with offshore operations
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Eliminate inter-agency duplication and conflict in Nigerian maritime operations, enhance security, and promote an efficient and coordinated approach to maritime governance.
Key Features
Board Composition: Comprises heads of all relevant maritime agencies including the Nigerian Navy, NPA, Customs, and NIMASA. Coordination Mandate: Coordinates the activities of member agencies to prevent overlap and ensure coherent maritime operations. Security Oversight: Provides strategic oversight of maritime security operations, including anti-piracy and anti-smuggling. Policy Advisory Role: Advises government on maritime policy and the allocation of resources among maritime agencies.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nigerian maritime domain including ports, inland waterways, and territorial waters Beneficiaries: Maritime industry, shipping companies, Nigerian economy Funding: Federal Government appropriations
How to Access
Membership is limited to designated government agencies Private sector stakeholders may engage through NIMASA or NPA Application method: Industry engagement through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Important Terms
Board decisions bind member agencies in operational matters Maritime security operations require Board coordination
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nimasa.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act 2007, the Nigerian Ports Authority Act, the Merchant Shipping Act 2007, the Nigerian Customs Service Act, and the National Inland Waterways Authority Act.