Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of NIMASA, announced plans to revise the STCW 2017 curriculum for Nigerian Maritime Training Institutions. This update, discussed with the Maritime Academy of Nigeria’s Governing Board, aims to align training standards with global benchmarks, enhancing the credibility of Nigerian seafarers’ certifications and improving their competitiveness.
Nigeria and Ghana have signed a landmark maritime cooperation agreement to enhance regional integration and leverage the Blue Economy. This MoU focuses on improving maritime security, combating Gulf of Guinea piracy, and mutual recognition of seafarers’ Certificates of Competency. Both nations aim to strengthen maritime governance and share knowledge effectively.
In London, Tanzania and Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 24, 2025, to mutually recognize seafarers’ certificates. This agreement, signed by officials from both nations during the International Maritime Organization Assembly, aims to enhance safety, competency standards, and employment opportunities for Tanzanian seafarers in Qatar.
