NIMASA Charges Ships for MARPOL Compliance in Nigerian Waters: Environmental Protection Priority
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is enforcing strict compliance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI within Nigerian waters. NIMASA Director General, Dayo Mobereola, emphasized the importance of aligning maritime operations with global best practices to safeguard Nigeria's marine environment.
The agency's commitment to enforcing MARPOL Annex VI aims to prevent air pollution from ships operating in Nigerian waters. This initiative is in line with NIMASA's statutory mandate under the Merchant Shipping Act 2007 to ensure safety, security, and environmental protection in maritime activities within Nigeria.
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