NIMASA, Hydrographic Agency Advance Maritime Safety, Explores Local

NIMASA (Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) is the government body responsible for regulating Nigeria’s maritime sector and ensuring safety at sea. Its Hydrographic Agency conducts charting, surveying and other hydrographic services to improve navigation and maritime safety along Nigeria’s coast. In recent initiatives, the agency has partnered with local stakeholders—such as port authorities, fishing communities and coastal states—to expand data collection, upgrade nautical charts, and promote safer vessel operations in Nigerian waters. Views Nigeria