The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and China Maritime Safety Administration, China MSA have strengthened bilateral maritime relations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Cooperation in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.
The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in six key areas: maritime safety and navigation, marine environmental protection, seafarer training, certification and rights protection, marine casualty and incident investigation, maritime transportation facilitation, and maritime security.
Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the Shanghai Seafarers Assessment Model Centre, Director General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, described the agreement as a historic milestone in the relationship between both countries, stressing the need to translate the MoU into practical programmes and tangible benefits for their respective maritime sector.
“This Memorandum of Understanding represents more than a formal agreement; it is a commitment to translate our longstanding relationship into practical maritime cooperation, shared expertise and measurable benefits for both countries. We are determined to ensure that this partnership delivers tangible outcomes for our maritime industries,” Mobereola stated.
