Nigeria - Renewal of Certificate of Registration with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Renewal of Certificate of Registration with Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in person, the applicant has to visit the office of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
2. The address and contact details of the NIMASA can be found in the following link: contact link
3. Visit the office with a Formal letter of application made by the registered or authorized representative with regard to the Renewal of Certificate of Registration.
4. Also, obtain an application form for the renewal of Registration from the relevant department.
5. Make sure that you have all the documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Complete the application form as required with necessary details and relevant information.
7. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the application form.
8. Then, submit to the relevant authority at the office and also pay the required amount of fees as directed by the officials.
9. Once all the processes are completed, concerned officials will approve the application and proceed with the further processes.
10. If the Registration Certificate/document is ready to be collected, office will inform the applicant to collect it through any applicable means.
    

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Required Documents

• Formal application letter
• Certificate of Incorporation copy
• Memo and Articles of Association (Certified true copy)
• Particulars of Directors in Form CAC7 (Certified true copy)
• Allotment of Shares in Form CAC2 (Certified true copy)
• Tax Clearance Certificate (recently obtained)
• Completed declaration of ownership form with passport photograph attached
• Return of expired certificate of Registry
• Reference/Statement from bank
• Completed application for registration renewal
• Report of Condition Survey
• Proof of payment
• Report of annual survey (for past 3 years)
  

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

Any registered vessel in Nigeria, whose license has been expired and needs renewal, can apply.

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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

As per Nigerian Shipping Regulations, it is necessary that a ship/shipping company owner is keeping the Registration for each and every vessel he/she has in possession, updated and renewed, to keep utilizing the registration.

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