NIMASA TO AUTOMATE SHIP REGISTRY, HOSTS STAKEHOLDER WEBINARS
NIMASA to Automate Ship Registry, Hosts Stakeholder Webinars
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to host a two-part stakeholder webinar on October 6 and 8, 2026, to showcase the ongoing automation of the Nigerian Ship Registry.
The initiative is aimed at modernising ship registration services, improving transparency and efficiency, and enhancing the competitiveness of the Nigerian flag in the global maritime industry.
According to NIMASA, the webinars will provide shipowners, operators, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers and other stakeholders with insights into the new digital registration platform and its potential to significantly improve the speed and efficiency of ship registration and related services.
The automated system is designed to provide 24-hour access to registration services, streamline application and approval processes, and facilitate faster issuance of electronic certificates, thereby reducing administrative delays associated with conventional paper-based procedures.
A major feature of the platform is its ability to provide secure, real-time tracking of ship mortgages and other registry transactions. This, according to the Agency, will strengthen transparency and provide greater visibility to financial institutions and other stakeholders involved in vessel financing.
The automation is also expected to make interaction with the Nigerian Ship Registry more seamless for both local and international shipowners, while strengthening NIMASA’s capacity to provide efficient and globally competitive flag-state services.
Speaking on the initiative, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the automation of the Ship Registry formed part of the Agency’s broader efforts to transform the Nigerian flag and create an enabling environment for increased participation in the global shipping industry.
Mobereola said the initiative would make the Nigerian flag more accessible, responsive and attractive through technology-driven processes that meet international standards.
He said, “The automation of the Nigerian Ship Registry represents a significant step in our commitment to providing efficient, transparent and globally competitive services to shipowners and other maritime stakeholders.”
The NIMASA Director-General added that the Agency’s objective was to leverage technology to improve the registration process and provide services that meet the expectations of stakeholders within the international maritime community.
The Agency said the platform is currently undergoing user testing to validate its functionality, security and user experience ahead of its official deployment.
NIMASA said the webinars would also enable stakeholders to understand the new platform, experience its key features and provide feedback as the Agency moves towards full implementation.
Shipowners, ship managers, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers, legal practitioners, classification societies and other interested stakeholders have been invited to participate in the webinars.
The first webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, while the second will hold on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Further details, including the webinar access link and programme, will be made available through NIMASA’s official communication channel
