NIMASA Induction Programme – Key Facts

These flashcards cover the foundational information presented in the NIMASA induction programme, including the agency’s history, legal framework, mission, core functions, strategic focus areas, organizational structure, values, and staff expectations.

What does NIMASA stand for?

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.

When was NIMASA formally created through a merger?

1st August 2006.

Which two parastatals merged to form NIMASA?

The National Maritime Authority and the Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council.

Name the four primary legal instruments that empower NIMASA.

NIMASA Act 2007, Merchant Shipping Act 2007, Coastal & Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003, and Suppression of Piracy & Other Maritime Offences (SPOMO) Act 2019.

State NIMASA’s vision.

To be the leading maritime administration in Africa advancing Nigeria’s global maritime goals.

What is the mission of NIMASA?

To achieve and sustain safe, secure shipping, cleaner oceans and enhanced maritime capacity in line with global best practices for Nigeria’s economic development.

List two core functions related to seafarers.

Administration, regulation, and certification of seafarers; establishment of maritime training and safety standards.

Which core function deals with ship construction and navigation safety?

Regulation of safety of shipping concerning the construction of ships and navigation.

Which NIMASA function directly combats environmental damage at sea?

Control and prevention of maritime pollution.

What service does NIMASA provide in emergency situations at sea?

Maritime Search and Rescue Services.

Name three forms of surveillance NIMASA carries out for security.

Maritime security oversight, air surveillance, and coastal surveillance.

Which act is specifically aimed at boosting indigenous shipping capacity?

The Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003.

What are NIMASA’s three strategic focus points called?

Safety, Security, and Shipping Development – the Triple ‘S’.

Why is maritime security identified as crucial for Nigeria?

It supports economic and national security objectives by protecting citizens, the economy, and contributing to a secure international maritime domain.

Which NIMASA service is responsible for maintaining Nigeria’s ship registry?

Core Service 2: Ship Registration.

What does the Seafarer Qualifications & Certification service ensure?

That Nigerian seafarers are properly trained, certified, and compliant with international standards.

Identify four of NIMASA’s core values.

Any four of: Discipline, Accountability, Professionalism, Commitment, Team Work, Leadership, Excellence, Integrity.

Who heads NIMASA’s Maritime Guard Command according to the organogram?

The Commandant, Maritime Guard Command.

Mention one key economic problem Nigeria faces due to port inefficiencies.

The nation loses trillions of Naira annually.

What technological approach is NIMASA investing in to reduce port inefficiencies?

Autonomous systems and modern organizational management tools.

Give an example of NIMASA’s planned safety initiative for industry sectors.

Developing a world-class safety unit for industrial and hazardous safety training in manufacturing, petrochemical, oil & gas, maritime, and construction industries.

Name three key staff expectations highlighted during induction.

Positive work attitude, punctuality, and effective communication. (Others include good grooming, dependability, self-discipline, collegiality, personal development, consciousness of timelines, inquisitiveness.)

Which executive position is directly responsible for Finance & Administration at NIMASA?

Executive Director, Finance & Administration.

What does NIMASA aim to accomplish through Cabotage Services?

Enhance and administer provisions of the Cabotage Act to grow local capacity in ship ownership, manning, and construction.

How does NIMASA support international maritime conventions?

By establishing procedures for implementing IMO, ILO, and other conventions to which Nigeria is a party.

Which act empowers NIMASA to prosecute pirates and maritime criminals?

Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences (SPOMO) Act 2019.

What is the overarching purpose of the ‘Triple S’ performance tripod?

To structure NIMASA’s initiatives around Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, and Shipping Development for holistic industry growth.

Which department is tasked with data and research within NIMASA as per the organogram?

Director, Planning, Research & Data Management Services.

What key problem has led many local Nigerian shipping companies to shut down?

Inadequate funding and poor resource management.