Nigeria - Register as a Shipping Company

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To register as Shipping Company in person, the applicant has to visit office of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
2. The contacts and address information of the NIMASA can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain the application form for registering a Shipping Company from the respective department.
4. Make sure that you have all the required documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form as required with necessary information and attest with your signature.
6. Then, attach the documents required with the completed form and visit the office of General Manager of Western Port or Eastern Ports.
7. The links for the Western Port or Eastern Ports contact and address details can be found in the page below link
8. Proceed to submit it to the concerned official at the Office for further verification and application processing.
9. After submission, the applicant will be issued with an invoice to pay the required fees
10. Pay the required amount of fees as directed by the officials.
11. On confirming successful payment, the Nigerian Port Authority will provide an acknowledgment slip.
12. Once the Certificate of Registration is ready to be collected, the office will inform the applicant to collect it through any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed NIMASA form
• Recently obtained Tax Clearance Certificate
• Completed CAC 7 form (Certified True Copy)
• Incorporation Certificate copy
• Memorandum and Article of Association (Certified True Copy)
• Recently Audited Report
• Completed CAC Form 2.1
• Proof of company’s filed annual returns
• Proof of registration as Licensed customs agent
• Agreement of joint venture (as applicable)
• Agreement of Charter party (as applicable)
• Reference letter from bank

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NMASA) - Head Office
Maritime House,

1. 4, Burma Road, off Wharf Road
   

Apapa, Lagos State.
Tel: +234 01-630-9590
Email: [email protected]
Website:Link

NMASA Portal:Link

Eligibility

• The applying company must have registered with the Federal Inland Revenue Services and possess an Incorporation Certificate.
• Any organization that wishes to possess ships for commercial purposes, can apply.

Fees

Registration as shipping company: N200000

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Required Information

• Name of the company
• Country of origin
• Name of the vessel
• Registry port’s name
• Official number and call sign
• International Maritime Organization number and class
• Full Address of the company premises
• Number of Shareholders and nationality
• Name, company and vessel owner(s)

Need for the Document

Any organization that wishes to possess ships for commercial purposes and operate then inside the Republic of Nigeria, must obtain a license of registration from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.

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