Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
(Established under the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency-Act 2007)
Maritime House: 4 Burma Road, Apapa, P.M.B. 12861, Lagos.
E-mail: info@nimasa.gov.ng Website: www.nimasa.gov.ng
Marine Notice
General Requirements for the Registration of Guard Force Companies by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency for the Provision of
Maritime Security Services under the Auspices of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
Pursuant to the statutory mandate of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency as the statutory Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, and in line with its functions, the Agency intends to streamline and regulate the activities of all Guard Force Companies (GFC) operating in the nation’s maritime sector. Consequently, all GFCs currently operating or intending to operate in Nigeria’s maritime sector shall henceforth be required to register and be licensed with the DA.
In this regard, NOTICE is hereby given to all interested Guard Force Companies to forward their formal application for registration under the new ISPS Code implementation Regime.
Applications must be accompanied with the following documents:
1. Company Profile
2. Certificate of Incorporation, Form CO27 Form CO7
3. Company details including contact person(s), fixed address, telephone numbers, e-mail and web addresses.
4. Names and resumes of directors and key personnel
5. Necessary professional certification(s)
6. Details of past works executed by the company
7. Certification by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC)
All applications must be submitted on or before Friday 14th June, 2013 to the office of:
The Chairman
ISPS Code Implementation Committee
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
1st Floor, Maritime House,
4 Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos.
Only shortlisted GFCs will be contacted.
Signed: Management
