Repositioning and Restructuring of NIMASA and the Maritime Sector in Nigeria
Act · Transport
A strategy repositions NIMASA and restructures the Nigerian maritime sector for better safety and competitiveness. It targets NIMASA staff, industry stakeholders, and the federal ministry to implement reforms and enhance operations. This aims to make the sector a key economic contributor.
Repositioning and Restructuring of NIMASA and the Maritime Sector in Nigeria
What Is This Policy?
A reform strategy for repositioning NIMASA as an effective maritime administration and restructuring the broader maritime sector to improve safety, security, and commercial competitiveness.
Who Does It Target?
NIMASA management and staff Maritime industry stakeholders Federal Ministry of Transportation International Maritime Organization
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Transform NIMASA into a world-class maritime administration and develop the Nigerian maritime sector into a major contributor to the national economy.
Key Features
Institutional Reform: Organizational restructuring, staff development, and operational efficiency improvements Maritime Safety: Enhanced vessel inspection, port state control, and search and rescue capacity Maritime Security: Anti-piracy measures and maritime domain awareness Seafarer Development: Training, certification, and welfare programmes for Nigerian seafarers
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: NIMASA and the maritime sector Lead Agency: NIMASA
How to Access
Available through NIMASA. Access through NIMASA publications
Official Resources
Website: nimasa.gov.ng Contact: NIMASA, Lagos
Legal Framework
Operates under the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act 2007, the Merchant Shipping Act 2007, the Cabotage Act 2003, and the Nigerian Ports Authority Act. Draws on IMO strategies for maritime administration reform and the ECOWAS Maritime Transport Charter for regional alignment.