Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
NIMASA
About
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), formerly the National Maritime Authority (NMA), is a Nigerian government agency responsible for regulations related to Nigerian shipping, maritime and coastal waters. The agency also undertakes inspections and provides search and rescue services. Its governing board is made up of representatives of the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Transport and the Navy.
History
The National Maritime Authority (NMA), predecessor of NIMASA, was established by the Shipping Policy Decree of 11 May 1987 and was supervised by the Federal Ministry of Transport. Its mandate was to ensure orderly development, protection and manpower training in the shipping industry, and it was also given responsibility for monitoring marine pollution and spillage in Nigerian waters. NIMASA was created on 1 August 2006 when the National Maritime Authority was merged with the Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council; both were formerly parastatals of the Federal Ministry of Transport.
Source: Wikipedia: Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
Key Facts
Established
1 August 2006
Headquarters
NIMASA Towers, #35 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos
Director General
Dayo Mobereola
Abbreviation
NIMASA
Website
nimasa.gov.ng