Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
AbbreviationNIMASA
Formation1 August 2006
PurposeRegulate the maritime industry of Nigeria
HeadquartersNIMASA Towers, #35 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos
Official language
English
Director General
Dayo Mobereola
Websitehttp://nimasa.gov.ng/

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. The governing board is made up of representatives of the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Transport and those of the Navy.

NIMASA had done maritime accident investigations.

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