NIMASA, Hydrographic Agency Advance Maritime Safety, Explores Local
NIMASA (Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) is the government body responsible for regulating shipping, protecting marine environment and ensuring maritime safety in Nigeria. Its Hydrographic Agency conducts hydrographic surveys, produces nautical charts and provides navigational information to improve local maritime safety, support safe vessel traffic, and aid coastal development. The agency’s recent initiatives focus on upgrading charting technology, expanding coastal mapping, and collaborating with regional partners to reduce accidents and enhance navigation in Nigerian waters. Views Nigeria