NIMASA Automates Ship Registry To Boost Nigerian Flag Competitiveness

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced the automation of the Nigerian Ship Registry as part of efforts to make the Nigerian flag more competitive, improve ship registration services and attract greater participation in the global shipping industry.
The Agency said the digital transformation of the registry would enable shipowners and other maritime stakeholders to access registration services round the clock while reducing administrative delays associated with conventional paper-based processes.
NIMASA will host a two-part stakeholder webinar on Tuesday, October 6, and Thursday, October 8, 2026, to showcase the ongoing automation and give indus...