Certificate of licence required by all ships trading in nigeria. Also section 2 1 part i of msa 2010 stipulates that nimasa is the agency responsible for implementing the msa 2007. The registration of foreign owned vessel under the nigerian cabotage act 2003 january, 2018. The registration of foreign owned vessel under the nigerian cabotage act 2003 january, 2018 the primary objective of the nigerian coastal and inland shipping cabotage act1the cabotage act is to restrict the use of foreign vessels in domestic coastal trade within the nigerian coastal and. The registration of foreign owned vessel under the nigerian. The investments and securities act, 2007 explanatory memorandum the act, amongst other things, provides for a the establishment of securities and exchange commission. Nigeria institute of purchasing and supply management nigeria bar association. It is charged with a vast array of functions which are contained in s. Nigeria nigerian maritime administration and safety agency.
Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act. Mar 29, 2017 the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, a parastatal of the federal ministry of transport in exercise of its statutory powers part ii section 3 2 b of the nimasa act 2007, and in compliance with the public procurement act ppa 2007, hereby invites companies and interested members of the public to bid for the under. The nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, formerly the national maritime authority nma is responsible for regulations related to nigerian shipping, maritime labor and coastal waters. Admiralty jurisdiction act chapter a5 laws of the federation. Respondent, by virtue of nigeria lng fiscal incentives, guarantees and assurances act nlng act 3 is exempted from the payment of levies and surcharges prescribed in the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act 2007 nimasa act, coastal and inland. Oct 18, 2016 according to section 1 1 ii, part i of the nimasa act, 2007, nimasa has the responsibility of regulating activities in the maritime sector in nigeria. This paper explores the creation of the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency and the purpose of the creation of the agency. Sections 204i and 270 of the merchant shipping act 11. Publication date 2007 title variation nimasa act, 2007 publication of nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act, 2007 publication of nimasa act, 2007. Clerk to the national assembly 23 rd day of april 2003. Akinsola jimoh maritime piracy and lethal violence offshore in nigeria 7 therefore disputed by nigerian officials.
Maritime administration and safety agency act, 2007 the nimasa act, the. An employer of dockworkers or seafarers including shipping companies. Merchant shipping act 2007 and the nimasa act 2 007 to implement and enforce international regulatory instruments of the imo a nd ilo that have been ratified by nigeria. Nigeria, nimasa, m, nimasa, maritime, cabotage act, shipping. Cap m11, laws of the federation of nigeria 2004 is amended by inserting the following new section 290 ib. The investments and securities act, 2007 section arrangement of sections part i establishment and management of the securities and exchange commission 1 establishment of the securities and exchange commission. The agency provided funding to man for a jetty and boat project. The registration of foreign owned vessel under the. This inspection can either be scheduled or unscheduled and aims to ensure compliance with provisions of merchant shipping act 2007, nimasa act 2007 and international conventions and codes which nigeria has ratified and domesticated such as solas, marpol 7378, stcw, isps and ism codes. Please reference appendix b guidelines on implementation of coastal and inland shipping cabotage act 2003. Under the merchant shipping act 2007, the registrar shall cancel the registration of a ship registered in nigeria at any time the ship. Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act, 2007.
Sep 19, 2018 the nigeria maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, a parastatal of the federal ministry of transportation in compliance with the public procurement act ppa 2007, invites reputable contractorsfirms companies with proven tracks records on public private partnership ppp projects in nigeria to express interest for the underlisted. Administration and safety agency act 2007, the merchant shipping act 2007. Opinion the cabotage act, known more appropriately as the coastal and inland shipping cabotage act 2003, has been operational for over ten years now. Article 2 of the united nations law of the sea unclos 1982 8. This act may be cited as the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act 2007. At the senate plenary session of wednesday, 19 february 2020 a bill which seeks to establish the nigeria police academy, wudil, kano state passed second at the senates plenary session of wednesday, 19 february 2020, a bill seeking to establish a national commission. According to section 1 1 ii, part i of the nimasa act, 2007, nimasa has the responsibility of regulating activities in the maritime sector in nigeria. The agency was created from the merger of national maritime authority nma and joint maritime labour industrial council jomalic. All information required for the cabotage is contained therein except the charges. Central bank of nigeria decree 1991 arrangement of sections section part 1 establishment and general provisions relating to the central bank of nigeria 1. I certify that this bill has been carefully compared by me with the decision reached by the national assembly and. Coastal and inland shipping cabotage act nigerialaw. The governing board includes representatives of the ministry of labour, the ministry of transport and the navy. The nigeria maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, a parastatal of the federal ministry of transportation in compliance with the public procurement actppa 2007, invites reputable contractorsfirms companies with proven tracks records on public private partnership ppp projects in nigeria to express interest for the underlisted.
Nimasa official receipt for payment of registration. The nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, a parastatal of the federal ministry of transportation in compliance with the public procurement act ppa 2007, invites reputable contractorsfirms companies with proven records of accomplishment to express interesttender for the underlisted projects appropriated in the agency. Registration guidlines for ship registration in nigeria. A study of the role of seafarers in combating piracy off the. The attorneysgeneral of the states in order of seniority as senior advocates of nigeria and thereafter in order of seniority of enrolment. The purpose of this study is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the cabotage act 2003 on nigerian maritime administration. Head office and branches part ii capital and reserve 4. The nimasa act 2007 made it overly clear that the agency is a maritime administration, hence it has responsibility to promote, regulate and administer public policies in the sector. Nimasa elibrary the nigerian maritime online library. Federal republic of nigeria official gazette nimasa. Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency wikipedia.
Merchant shipping act 2007, 2007, nigerian maritime adminsitration and saety agency nimasa, abujapep editions ltd. A study of the role of seafarers in combating piracy off. The constitution provides for a bicameral national assembly, which consists of the house of representatives and the. Normes legislation online the house of representatives, national assembly, nigeria pdf of act doc. Our areas of focus include effective maritime safety administration, maritime labour regulation, marine pollution prevention and control, search and rescue, cabotage. At the senate plenary session of wednesday, 19 february 2020 a bill which seeks to establish the nigeria police academy, wudil, kano state passed second at the senates plenary session of wednesday, 19 february 2020, a bill seeking to establish a national commission against the proliferation of small arms and. Cargo means goods carried in or on a vessel whether or not of conunercial value and includes livestock.
Nigeria, nimasa, m, nimasa, maritime, cabotage act. Safety agency act 2007, the merchant shipping act 2007 and the coastal and inland shipping cabotage act 2003. For instance, according to the director general of nimasa, on the occasion of the world maritime day wmd celebration in 20. Usoro 2003 and biu 2007 state that despite the fact that nigeria has about 3,000 kilometres of inland waters, six major ports and ten crude oil terminals, and. The agency also undertakes inspections and provides search and rescue services. The extent of the power and the success of the agency so far. In addition, a cursory look at the merchant shipping act, no. Nigeria nigerian maritime administration and safety. Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act 2007, nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, abujapep editions ltd, nigeria doc. Enactedby the national assembly ofthe federal republic of nigeria parti. The nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, a parastatal of the federal ministry of transport in exercise of its statutory powers part ii section 3 2 b of the nimasa act 2007, and in compliance with the public procurement act ppa 2007, hereby invites companies and interested members of the public to bid for the under. Terminal in nigeria or on board any nigerian vessel commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than n50, 000. Under the act establishing nimasa, 5% of annual income would support the maritime academy of nigeria man and 35% of income would be used to develop maritime infrastructure. I certify, in accordance with section 2 1 of the acts authentication act, cap.
Interpretation in this act cargo means goods carried in or on a vessel whether or not of commercial value and includes livestock. This act may be cited as the merchant shipping act, 2007. An appraissal of the nimasa act, 2007 by mfon ekong usoro oom, b. The nigerian maritime administration and safety agency, nimasa, is committed to the enthronement of global best practices in the provision of maritime services in nigeria. An act to repeal the central bank of nigeria act 1991 and to reenact the central bank of nigeria act. Pdf role of the shipping industry in the maritime regulatory. Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa. Normes act online faolex food and agricultural organization of the united nations pdf of act doc. Nimasa conducts an in depth assessment of the activities of docklabourseafarer employers on daily basis to ensure compliance. Establishment of the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency. The paper relied so gathered from secondary sources. Nigeria association of chambers of commerce, industry, mines and. This act may be cited as the legal practitioners act.
A person who, at any time, hinders, obstructs or molests the agency or any of its. Reference 1963 immigration act of parliament cap 171, laws of the federation nigeria. Nigerian national petroleum corporation act chapter n123 laws of the federal republic of nigeria 2004 arrangement of sections part i establishment of the corporation 1. Under the 1999 constitution, executive power is vested in a president who serves as both the head of state and the chief executive, is directly elected to a fouryear term, and nominates the vice president and members of the cabinet. Enquiries regarding this advertisement should be directed to the office of the head procurement, 5 th floor, the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa, no. Admiralty jurisdiction act chapter a5 laws of the federation of nigeria 1 extent of the admiralty jurisdiction of the federal high court.
Sep 17, 2019 nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa established under the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act, 2007 maritime house. Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa nimasa is the apex regulatory and promotional maritime agency of nigeria. By virtue of sections 2, 19 to 26 and 32 of nigerian maritime labour act, 20033. Respondent, by virtue of nigeria lng fiscal incentives, guarantees and assurances act nlng act3 is exempted from the payment of levies and surcharges prescribed in the nigerian maritime administration and safety agency act 2007 nimasa act, coastal and inland. This act may be cited as the coastal and inland shipping cabotage act, 2003. Nigeria, located on the coastline corridors of the gulf of guinea and the bight of benin, is blessed with a natural maritime endowment base comprising a coastline of over 850kms, an exclusive economic zone of over 200 nautical miles, a vast inland waterways resource estimated at nearly 4,000kms, capable of supporting a vibrant intraregional trade. Merchant shipping delegation of powers notice, merchant shipping act, and the. Establishment of the nigerian national petroleum corporation. Pdf the maritime industry is adjudged the safest and more environmentally friendly mode. In the nigerian context, the regulatory and standards implementation aspects are. Enactedby the national assembly ofthe federal republic of nigeriaparti.
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