The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to host a two-part stakeholder webinar to showcase the ongoing automation of the Nigerian Ship Registry.
The initiative is aimed at modernising ship registration services, improving efficiency and enhancing the competitiveness of the Nigerian flag.
In a statement signed by Osagie Edward, NIMASA’s Head of Public Relations, on Sunday, the Agency said the webinars would provide shipowners, operators, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers and other stakeholders with insights into the new digital registration platform and its potential 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 faster issuance of electronic certificates, reducing administrative delays associated with conventional paper-based procedures.
A key feature of the platform is its capacity to provide secure and real-time tracking of ship mortgages and related registry transactions, strengthening transparency and providing greater visibility for financial institutions and other stakeholders involved in vessel financing.
The automation is also expected to make interaction with the Nigerian Ship Registry more seamless for local and international shipowners, while improving NIMASA’s ability to deliver efficient, responsive and globally competitive flag-state services.
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the automation of the Ship Registry is part of the Agency’s broader commitment to transforming the Nigerian flag and creating an enabling environment for increased participation in the global shipping industry.
Mobereola said the initiative represented a significant step towards 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,” he said.
The ongoing user-testing phase is focused on validating the platform’s functionality, security and user experience ahead of its official deployment.
NIMASA said the webinars would also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to understand the platform, experience its key features and provide feedback as the Agency moves towards full implementation.
The Agency invited shipowners, ship managers, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers, legal practitioners, classification societies and other interested stakeholders to participate in the webinars.
The webinars are scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Further details, including the webinar access link and programme, will be made available through NIMASA’s official communication channels.
