The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled plans to enhance its regulatory capacity and efficiency through advanced technological solutions, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to the agency’s Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward, a comprehensive review of internal systems led to the launch of the Maritime Enhanced Monitoring System (MEMS) , a cutting-edge platform designed to bring digital traceability to the forefront of Nigeria’s maritime operations. “MEMS provides real-time visibility into vessel movements, operational logs, and regulatory interactions,” Osagie explained.
Key innovations include:
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Automated alerts and smart invoicing
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Centralized data integration
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Real-time tracking of vessel waste offloads
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Digital pollution monitoring and enforcement
These features are set to improve compliance, reduce environmental violations, and plug revenue leakages from unmonitored maritime services. With MEMS, pollution incidents can now be tracked and responded to promptly, ensuring legal and financial accountability.
Osagie also addressed reports alleging that NIMASA had commenced a concession of its operations, calling them “false and misleading.” “There is no iota of truth in the reports suggesting that NIMASA has embarked on any form of concession,” he emphasized.
NIMASA remains committed to transparency, maritime safety, and optimizing revenue for national development—supporting the broader objectives of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
