The Nigerian Navy has said that assets acquired by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure (otherwise known as the Deep Blue project) have been deployed across the South West, Central and Eastern Zonal operations to enhance patrol of the Nigerian maritime domain. The Acting Fleet Commander of the Western …

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the creation of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and appointment of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to man its affairs. Jamoh said that, with the creation of this “long overdue ministry”, it would give a massive boost to plans …

Between 2020 and 2023, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has brought the country to speed in the maritime world with ratification of six conventions. Under the Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh-led management, NIMASA, in the last three years, has doubled Nigeria’s momentum for a viable blue economy that seeks to harness maritime potentials for economic sustainability and growth. …

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 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 Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has commended Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai for the people oriented projects executed during his tenure. At the public presentation of a book, Putting The People First: The El-Rufai Years”, by public communications specialist, Emmanuel Ado in Kaduna on Friday, Jamoh urged indigenes of the …

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 …