▪︎Enrolls 435 Cadets for
Phase 3 of NSDP
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says that no fewer than 435 cadets will be trained in the third phase of the Nigerian Seafarers’ Development Program (NSDP).
Also, NIMASA is working hard to resolve the challenges in securing placements for the qualified seafarers, after their trainings .
The Director -General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, disclosed these on the occasion of 'Day of the Seafarer 2024' celebration with the theme; Navigating the Future: Safety First, held in Lagos, on Tuesday.
Dr Mobereola said many trainees are currently undergoing mandatory sea-time training on-board ocean going vessels.
" The Agency is exploring avenues to create jobs for seafarers, including collaborating with government agencies like the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
“In the area of employment of Seafarers, the Agency through the introduction of the New Cabotage Compliance Strategy on Manning has ensured that all foreign Seafarer Ratings and some category of officers onboard Cabotage Vessels are immediately replaced with qualified Nigerian Seafarers.
Soon, certain positions such as Ratings and Officer of the Watch will be designated as “no longer available” for foreign Seafarers to occupy.
However, some other positions may be considered based on merit for foreigners to occupy.
“Let me inform this esteemed gathering, that the Agency is working tirelessly to strengthen its legal framework by domesticating all Maritime Labour related ILO Conventions ratified by Nigeria.
These conventions include the Maritime Labour Conventions (MLC) 2006 as amended, the Seafarers Identity Document (SID) Convention as amended, and the Dock Work Convention.
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