NIMASA Ban IOCs from Engaging Unregistered Vessel

NIMASA has issued a three-month ultimatum to companies engaged in


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NIMASA Ban IOCs from Engaging Unregistered Vessel


NIMASA has issued a three-month ultimatum to companies engaged in Cabotage trade in Nigeria to register all vessels used in coastal and inland waters trade.

 

In addition to registration in the applicable Special Register for Cabotage Vessels and Ship Owning companies, and obtaining the Certificate of Cabotage Registration/License, operators with expired registration certificates are to ensure the renewal of their Cabotage Operational Certificate/License for all Cabotage vessels within three months. 

 

At the expiration of the three months, NIMASA would notify relevant government authorities and International Oil Companies (IOCs) to bar vessels without valid Cabotage certificates. 

 

Speaking shortly after the Agency released a Marine Notice to announce the decision, DG Jamoh Bashir disclosed that the notice was part of efforts to ensure strict enforcement of the Cabotage Act 2003 and Guidelines on Implementation of the Cabotage Act 2003.  

 

The DG stated: “The law provides that every vessel intended for use under the Cabotage Act must be duly registered in the appropriate register and the operational certificates be renewed annually. We are out to ensure strict implementation of NIMASA’s mandate under the law.

 

“Ultimately, our intention is to build and continue to enhance the capacity of Nigerians in the shipping industry in line with relevant international regulations.”

 

Source: NIMASA Twitter Handle.


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