The Federal Government has approved the ratification of six maritime conventions and protocols that promote cleaner marine environment, ship-breaking criteria, global standard for fishing crew and response to oil pollution casualties. The approved instruments for ratification are Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009; International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has been nominated by the Federal Government as a recipient of the 2021 National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) award. Also in the category of awards is the agency’s Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Hon. Chudi Offodile, while the Permanent Secretary at the Federal …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has received support from the House of Representatives to disburse the $360 million Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) to qualified Nigerian shipowners. After an investigative sub-committee, chaired by Hon. Legor Idagbo, gave the nod for disbursement, the committee of the whole House endorsed. The committee report read: “The committee requested the Nigerian …

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh said that his administration’s policies are tailored to complement efforts of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to grow the Nigerian economy through the oil and gas sector. The NIMASA DG, who was represented by the Director of Cabotage Services, Mrs. Rita Uruakpa at …

The outgoing Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo at the weekend commissioned the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) skill acquisition centre in Zaria, Kaduna State, and a twin lecture theatre donated by the agency to state university.  The skill acquisition centre has facilities such as electrical, mechanical, sewing, technical, and welding learning facilities, amongst others for youths …

The Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has commissioned five enforcement boats and four ferries for staff of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Also commissioned were newly acquired gadgets to enhance communication between NIMASA operational base and vessels in Nigerian waters, an ultra-modern Search and Rescue base clinic located in Apapa, the newly developed multipurpose hall …

The Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mua’zu Jaji Sambo on Tuesday opened the Abuja Zonal Office of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) with the primary aim of ending the huge amount the Federal Government spends yearly on rented apartment for the agency. According to NIMASA’s Director-General, Dr Bashir Jamoh, the new building would house the much-awaited Regional Maritime …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has emerged as the ‘Public Servant of 2022’, according to Champion Newspapers Nigeria Limited. Jamoh, alongside Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Sanwo Olu of Lagos State, and Audu Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, also received different categories of award. Presenting the award on behalf of …

In commemoration of the 2023 World Safety Day, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) organised a safety workshop with the theme “Zero offshore incidents, a culture of prevention”. This is in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO)-declared theme of “A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work”. The Director General of …

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emiefele has read the riot act to shipping companies exporting undocumented cargoes from the shores of the country. Emiefele sent out this note of warning at the RT200 Non-Oil Export Summit 2023 on Tuesday in Abuja. While speaking on the theme “Challenges and Prospects to Success”, he detailed the …