Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency was established in , Built by in .

About The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency is the agency responsible for preventing and controlling contamination in the maritime environment. The administration also administers shipping licences, certification of seafarers and also to establish maritime training and safety standards and also to provide search and rescue services.

History of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

The fusion of National Maritime Authority and Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council (former parastatals of the Federal Ministry of Transport) on the 1st August 2006 led to the birth of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. The duty of regulating the Maritime industry in Nigeria rests on the agency through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act. 2007,  Merchant Shipping Act. 2007 and Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003.

Safety

NIMASA is relatively safe.

Best Time to Visit The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

NIMASA is best visited during working hours when activities are in full flow.

Most Common Visitors

The most common visitors are government officials and maritime workers.

Weather at The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency is located at the South-West part of Nigeria. This region has two seasons which are the dry and rainy season. The rainy season comes from the month of May till early August while the dry season comes from the month of October till April. Usually, between the month of December and February Harmattan comes along.