The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commissioned its Museum, located at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos, marking another milestone in the preservation and promotion of Nigeria’s rich maritime heritage. Â Â Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who was represented by the...
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Nigeria, Liberia Deepen Maritime Alliance For Regional Growth
Nigeria has demonstrated genuine commitment to maritime partnership and regional growth.
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Supreme Court Voids Appeal Court Transfer Order Against NIMASA
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set aside a judgment of the Court of Appeal that transferred a suit involving the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) from the Lagos State High Court to the Federal High Court, ruling that the proper order should have been to strike out the case for lack of jurisdiction. In...
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NIMASA Sets Up Situation Monitoring Room For Onne Vessels Collision
A Singapore container vessel, MV MAERSK VALPARAISO and a Nigerian-flagged oil products tankeran oil tanker, MT LADY MARTINA, collided at the Bonny Inner Anchorage in Rivers State, causing vessel movement at Onne Port to a standstill. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) disclosed the situation, noting that on May 20, 2026, the collision...
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NIMASA, Hydrographic Agency Explore Local Tools To Enhance Maritime Safety
The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools as part of efforts to advance maritime safety in Nigeria. This formed the thrust of deliberations when the Hydrographer of...
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CVFF Disbursement & The Burden Of Responsibility: Why Repayment Discipline Matters For Nigeria’s Maritime Future
The long-anticipated disbursement of Nigeria’s Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) marks a defining moment for the nations maritime sector. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the release of the fund signals more than policy execution it reflects a strategic effort to reposition Nigeria as a formidable maritime nation by empowering indigenous shipowners. Established under...
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Over 2,400 Cadets Trained Under NSDP, 1,088 Earn CoC — Oyetola
This The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, said 2,459 cadets have been sponsored under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) for training in maritime institutions across United Kingdom, Egypt, the Philippines, India, and Romania since inception of the initiative. Oyetola also disclosed that 1,088 beneficiaries of the programme have obtained their...