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Nigeria - Register a Nigerian Vessel

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To apply for registering a Nigerian vessel in person, the applicant must submit an application to the Director General of the 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 and obtain the relevant forms to be completed for registering a Nigerian vessel from the relevant department, with respect to the requirement.
  4. Make sure that you have all the documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section of this page.
  5. Complete the forms as per the requirement with appropriate details and relevant information.
  6. The owner of the particular vessel must prepare a letter of application formally as a request for registration on his/her organisation’s letterhead.
  7. After completing the application letter and required forms, the applicant should submit it at the Director-General’s office along with all the required documents.
  8. The applicant can also forward the scanned copies of completed forms, application letter and required documents to the email address of the Registrar of Ships which is as follows: [email protected]
  9. Contact the Nigerian Ship Registry office and get the details about the payment to be done for the application process and registration.
  10. After successful payment, the application and the documents attached will be forwarded to the concerned departments for their scrutiny.
  11. Once all the processes are completed, concerned officials will approve the application and proceed with the registration process.
  12. 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 DocumentsEdit

  • Application letter on organisation’s letterhead
  • Incorporation Certificate copy (where applicable)
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association Certified true copy (where applicable)
  • Completed CAC 7 form for Particulars of Directors (Certified true copy)
  • Completed CAC 2 form for Allotment of Shares (Certified true copy)
  • Organisation’s Tax Clearance Certificate copy (recently obtained)
  • Bank Reference Letter copy
  • Declaration of ownership form (Duly Completed)
  • Application formfor approval of ship’s name (Duly Completed)
  • Application form for registration of ship (Duly Completed)
  • Previously obtained Provisional Registry Certificate (where applicable)
  • Vessel Insurance Policy copy
  • Proof of Registration with NIMASA as a shipping company
  • Class certificate copy (where applicable)
  • Bill of Sale copy
  • Builders Certificate copy
  • Approval Certificate for Plan specifications and drawings (new builds)
  • Tonnage Measurement Certificate
  • Report of Condition Survey
  • Assurance letter (Fishing vessel)


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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

EligibilityEdit

  • Any individual or organisation that owns a shipping vessel in Nigeria which needs a registration, can apply.
  • The applying organisation must have an Incorporation Certificate and have a minimum authorized share capital of N25,000,000.00.
  • The company must have cleared all the tax dues recently and must possess a Tax Clearance Certificate (recently obtained).
  • It must have obtained a NIMASA Registration and also possess an Expired Provisional Certificate of Registry.
  • The applying entity should also possess a Reference letter obtained from Bank and possess an Insurance Policy for the vessel.


FeesEdit

  • Please approach the authorities for fees details.


ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever


Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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Related VideosEdit

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InstructionsEdit

  • The ship owners can also seek assistance of legal representatives/practitioner in Shipping field in obtaining a registration.
  • It is to be noted that only ships owned wholly by Nigerian citizens or corporate bodies and partnerships set up with respect to the Shipping Regulations of Nigeria are eligible to get registered.


Required InformationEdit

  • 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 DocumentEdit

  • As per Nigerian Shipping Regulations, it is necessary that a ship/shipping company owner has obtained a Certificate of Registry for each and every vessel he/she has in possession.


Information which might helpEdit

  • The Application for Registration allows an owner to specify a preferred name for a ship and any alternatives, should the preferred name be unavailable.
  • It is also possible to check on name availability before submitting the application and to reserve preferred names and this can be done by visiting the Nigerian Ship Registration Office.


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

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