The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen of the Malta Ship Registry, Mr. Ivan Tabone, during discussions on capacity building, knowledge sharing, and technical cooperation aimed at developing Nigeria’s Ship Registry in line with global best practices. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Posidonia 2026, the world’s foremost shipping exhibition, in Athens, Greece.
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has initiated strategic talks with the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen of the Malta Ship Registry, Mr. Ivan Tabone, aimed at accelerating the modernization of Nigeria’s Ship Registry through knowledge exchange and capacity development.
The high-level engagement took place on the sidelines of Posidonia 2026, the world’s premier maritime exhibition, held in Athens, Greece.
Central to the discussions were opportunities for collaboration in ship registration processes, regulatory efficiency, digital transformation, and the adoption of global best practices. Both institutions explored avenues for technical cooperation designed to enhance the competitiveness, transparency, and international standing of the Nigerian Ship Registry.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Mobereola reaffirmed NIMASA’s commitment to fully automating the Nigerian Ship Registry in line with international standards. He explained that the ongoing reforms are focused on streamlining registration processes, boosting indigenous vessel registrations, strengthening investor confidence, and positioning Nigeria as Africa’s leading maritime hub.
“We are building a transparent, technology-driven registry that will support the growth of Nigeria’s maritime sector and align with the vision of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy under the leadership of His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON,” he stated.
The Malta Ship Registry is widely recognized as one of the most successful ship registries in the world. As Europe’s largest merchant shipping register and one of the top six globally by gross tonnage, it boasts more than 9,500 vessels under its flag and is renowned for its robust legal framework, efficient administration, and strict compliance with international maritime standards.
The partnership is expected to provide valuable insights and technical expertise that will support NIMASA’s drive to create a world-class ship registry capable of attracting greater investment and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global maritime industry.
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2026-06-04
