NIMASA TO HOST STAKEHOLDER WEBINARS ON AUTOMATION OF NIGERIAN SHIP REGISTRY System designed to deliver faster, secure and transparent digital ship registration services

BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will host a two-part stakeholder webinar on 6 and 8 October 2026 to showcase the ongoing automation of the Nigerian Ship Registry, as part of efforts to modernise ship registration services and enhance the competitiveness of the Nigerian flag.

The webinars will provide shipowners, ship operators, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers and other industry stakeholders with an overview of the new digital registration platform and how it is expected to improve the speed, transparency and efficiency of ship registration and related services.

The automated system is designed to provide 24/7 access to registration services, streamline application and approval processes, and facilitate the faster issuance of electronic certificates, thereby reducing administrative delays associated with conventional paper-based procedures.

A key feature of the platform is its ability to provide secure, real-time tracking of ship mortgages and other registry transactions. This is expected to strengthen transparency and provide greater visibility for financial institutions and other stakeholders involved in vessel financing.

The automation initiative will also make engagement with the Nigerian Ship Registry more seamless for local and international shipowners, while strengthening the Agency’s capacity to provide efficient, responsive 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 forms part of the Agency’s broader commitment to transforming the Nigerian flag and creating an enabling environment for greater participation in the global shipping industry.

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. Our objective is to make the Nigerian flag more accessible, responsive and attractive through technology-driven processes that meet international standards.”

The ongoing user-testing phase is focused on validating the platform’s functionality, security and user experience ahead of its official deployment.

The webinars will also provide stakeholders with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the platform, explore its key features and provide feedback as NIMASA progresses towards full implementation.

NIMASA is inviting shipowners, ship managers, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers, legal practitioners, classification societies and other interested stakeholders to participate in the webinars.