The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) advises International Oil Companies, terminal and jetty operators, and all businesses involved in stevedoring operations to avoid hiring unregistered dockworkers.
All stakeholders, including dock labor employers and stevedoring companies, are urged to apply for new operating licenses or renew expired ones during the 30-day moratorium period.
This requirement, established by the NIMASA Act of 2007 and detailed in the NIMASA Stevedoring Regulations of 2014, demands strict adherence from all maritime operators.
Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Agency’s Director General, emphasized that stakeholders must adhere to existing laws and regulations.
“This move is part of our effort to ensure safe and regulated operations within Nigeria’s maritime industry.
“Compliance with these regulations will enhance our ability to maintain an up-to-date database of dockworkers operating in the country.
“It also improves our planning processes, as we are committed to developing their capacity to meet globally accepted standards for dockworkers in Nigeria.
” We intend to enforce full compliance after the moratorium period”, he stated.
The NIMASA Act, 2007, Part IX, Section 27, addresses the registration of Dockworkers which focuses on Maritime Labour. It ensures the Registration, Regulation, and control of Maritime Labour, including dockworkers.
The Act assigns the Agency the responsibility of maintaining standards in accordance with international best practices.
We advise stakeholders to review the complete regulations on the NIMASA website.
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