Maritime Safety Gets Boost As NIMASA, Hydrographic Agency Expand Collaboration

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of The Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Hydrographer of the Federation; Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, during a meeting at the NIMASA Headquarters, Lagos.

The drive to strengthen maritime safety and improve navigation across Nigeria’s territorial waters received a fresh boost as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Hydrographic Agency intensified collaboration on the use of locally developed nautical charts and hydrographic solutions.

This renewed commitment emerged during a working visit by the Hydrographer of the Nation, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, to the management of NIMASA, where both agencies stressed the importance of accurate hydrographic information in securing Nigeria’s maritime domain and enhancing operational efficiency within the sector.

Rear Admiral Fadahunsi commended NIMASA for its sustained commitment to maritime development and safety, while assuring the Agency of the National Hydrographic Agency’s continued support in delivering critical hydrographic services to the nation’s maritime industry.

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer Of The Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Hydrographer of the Federation; Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, Executive Director, Finance and Administration NIMASA, Mr. Chudi Offodile, during a meeting at the NIMASA Headquarters, Lagos.

According to him, greater adoption and compliance with locally generated hydrographic data and navigational charts would significantly improve maritime security, navigational safety, and the effective management of Nigeria’s waters.

“Hydrography remains a critical component of maritime safety and national development. Strengthening collaboration between the National Hydrographic Agency and NIMASA will enhance navigational safety, improve maritime security, and support sustainable growth within Nigeria’s maritime domain,” Fadahunsi stated.

Speaking during the meeting, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, reiterated the Agency’s commitment to improving Maritime Safety Information infrastructure, strengthening enforcement mechanisms, and promoting continuous capacity building aimed at advancing hydrographic services in Nigeria.

Mobereola noted that collaboration among key maritime institutions remains essential in achieving safer waterways and improving operational standards across the sector.

“At NIMASA, we recognize that effective collaboration among maritime institutions is essential to achieving safer and more efficient waterways. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen maritime safety, improve operational standards, and enhance the overall growth of Nigeria’s maritime sector,” he said.

The partnership between both agencies is expected to reinforce maritime administration in Nigeria and further support NIMASA’s statutory responsibility of ensuring safety of navigation and shipping through the deployment of accurate and up-to-date navigational charts for safe maritime operations.