Tag: NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has set maritime safety in the Gulf of Guinea as one of the most important factors, in order for Nigeria to succeed in its blue economy. Capt. Sunny Umoren, the NIMASA chief, noted that an improved maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea is vital.

The maritime sector is vital to the growth and development of the African economy, was the key message of Dakuku Peterside, Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, on the sidelines of a meeting in Lagos with Ambassador Alain Michel Luvambano, the Secretary General of MOWCA.

Nigeria plans to obtain strategic maritime safety and security assets, including vessels, according to the director general of NIMASA. The move is aligned with the total spectrum of the country's maritime security strategy, as recently approved by the Federal Executive Council.

Because of the dangerous situation that occurs nowadays in Nigeria, foreign shipping companies have spent over $45 million per year, in order to escort their vessels while the sail in Nigerian waters, sources mention.

Dr Dakuku Peterside, from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, informed that the agency will present the Anti-Piracy Bill to the National Assembly, aiming to combat piracy in the country's seaways.

In spite of the success recorded in the Implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security code in Nigeria, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has stated that the Agency will not rest on its oars until the full implementation of the code is attained.

A training exercise aimed at ensuring Nigeria continues its high level of compliance and implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security(ISPS) Code is underway in Lagos, Nigeria.

NIMASA has extended the phase-out date for single-hull tankers by five years.

NIMASA has expanded the scope of seafarers' training in faraway Philippines

ISPS Code compliance level up