Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Government of Denmark has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Nigeria’s maritime sector while expressing interest in expanding bilateral cooperation into new areas of economic […]
Category: Maritime Agencies
NIMASA Tightens Oversight, Accredits 27 Shipyards for Global Compliance
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has accredited 27 registered shipyards across the country in a move aimed at strengthening safety, transparency, and operational standards […]
Naval Officers from 20 Nations Hail NIMASA’s C4i Center as Model for Maritime Security Cooperation
Joyce Mmereole Okoli In a remarkable show of international maritime collaboration, naval officers from 20 countries on the Siren Course aboard the French amphibious ship LHD TONNERRE have visited the Nigerian […]
No More High-Risk Tag: Oyetola Says Nigeria Deserves End to War Risk Premiums
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has declared that the era of classifying Nigeria as a high-risk maritime zone is over, […]
243 Staff Rise in NIMASA Shake-Up as Agency Urges New Directors to See Promotion as Call to Higher Duty
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a major promotion exercise, elevating nine Deputy Directors to the rank of Directors and approving career advancements […]
Security Crackdown: NIMASA Shuts ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals Over ISPS Code Breaches
Joyce Mmereole Okoli In a decisive move to enforce international maritime security standards, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has shut down the ShellPlux and TMDK terminals in […]
War Risk Rip-Off: MARAN Challenges NIMASA’s Silence as Nigeria Bleeds $1.5 Billion
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Despite bold proclamations by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to eliminate the controversial War Risk Insurance (WRI) surcharge on vessels bound for […]
Mobereola Backs Made-in-Nigeria Ships as NIMASA Showcases DB Lagos Repairs
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has restated the agency’s strong commitment to advancing local shipbuilding and repair […]
Maritime Industry Divided Over ICTN: Stakeholders Set for High-Stakes Roundtable This Thursday
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Maritime stakeholders are set to gather this Thursday, February 27, 2025, for a crucial roundtable discussion on the controversial International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), recently reintroduced by […]
NIMASA Pushes Bold Reforms to Boost Seafarers’ Welfare
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has initiated a review of 16 proposed amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, aiming to improve the […]