The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, is set to host a two-part stakeholder webinar on October 6 and 8, 2026, to showcase the ongoing automation of the Nigerian Ship Registry.
The initiative is part of the Agency’s efforts to modernise ship registration services, improve service delivery and enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Nigerian flag in the global maritime industry.
The webinars are expected to provide shipowners, ship operators, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers and other stakeholders with detailed information on the new digital registration platform and how it is expected to improve the speed, transparency and efficiency of ship registration and related services.
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According to NIMASA, the automated system will provide 24-hour access to registration services, streamline application and approval processes, and facilitate faster issuance of electronic certificates, thereby reducing administrative delays associated with conventional paper-based procedures.
The platform will also provide secure, real-time tracking of ship mortgages and other registry transactions, a feature expected to strengthen transparency and improve access to information for financial institutions and other stakeholders involved in vessel financing.
The automation of the Ship Registry is further expected to simplify interactions between the Nigerian Ship Registry and local and international shipowners, while strengthening NIMASA’s capacity to provide responsive and globally competitive flag-state services.
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the initiative forms part of the Agency’s broader efforts to transform the Nigerian flag through technology and create an enabling environment for greater participation in international shipping.
“The automation of the Nigerian Ship Registry represents a significant step in our commitment to 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 platform is currently undergoing user testing to validate its functionality, security and user experience ahead of its official deployment.
The Agency explained that the webinars would provide stakeholders with an opportunity to understand the new digital platform, explore its key features and provide feedback as preparations continue towards full implementation.
Meanwhile, the Agency is inviting shipowners, ship managers, maritime professionals, financial institutions, insurers, legal practitioners, classification societies and other interested stakeholders to participate in the webinars.
