NIMASA Dock Deep Blue Vessel To Boast Maritime Security

 By Stella Okocha 

Harboursandport.com: Lagos - July 8,2025: The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, have reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment in strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and repair capacity by launching Deep Blue Vessel at the Nigerdock at Snake Island integrated Free Zone, Lagos.

NIMASA Deep Blue Vessel - DB Lagos in the dock at Nigerdock at Snake Island integrated Free Zone during an inspection visit by DG NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola in Lagos

 NIMASA Boss, Dayo Mobereola, Who was at Nigerdock to assess the ongoing maintenance work on the DB Lagos, stated that the special mission vessel will be used for maritime surveillance and national security operations; and that the vessel plays a vital role in combating oil theft, smuggling, illegal immigration, and other maritime crimes within Nigeria’s waters..

L-R:Head, Maritime Safety and Seafarers Standards, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr. Patrick Eigbe; Sales Officer, Nigerdock, David Danladi;Country Director, HLSI Nigeria, Tal Spekto; Director General NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Commander Deep Blue Task Group, Navy Captain Levi Dashe Deyin; Managing Director, Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ), Semiu Akorede and Sales Director, Nigerdock, Adebola Adesoye during an inspection visit by the NIMASA DG to Nigerdock at Snake Island integrated Free Zone, Lagos

Speaking during the inspection, Mobereola expressed satisfaction with the progress made and described the project as a clear demonstration of Nigeria’s capability to handle sophisticated ship repairs and construction. “What I am seeing here today is a testimony to the fact that we have the ability not only to repair but also to build here in Nigeria,” he added.

He further emphasized that the inspection aligns with the vision of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola, who has prioritized the development of local capacity in shipbuilding and repairs. “We at NIMASA are demonstrating our belief in this vision by maintaining our own vessels here,” Dr. Mobereola added.

This action by NIMASA stirs to promote indigenous maritime infrastructure, enhance national security, and advance sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.