Blue Economy
NIMASA Docks Deep Blue Vessel at Nigerdock, Reaffirms Commitment to Local Shipbuilding
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has docked the DB Lagos—one of its Deep Blue Project special mission vessels—at Nigerdock, Snake Island Integrated Free Zone in Lagos, for maintenance, marking a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities.
During an inspection of the ongoing maintenance works, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, expressed satisfaction with the quality of work being done and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to boosting indigenous maritime capacity.
The DB Lagos plays a critical role in national security efforts, supporting maritime surveillance and the fight against oil theft, smuggling, illegal immigration, and other maritime crimes within Nigeria’s territorial waters.
“What I’m seeing here today is a testimony to the fact that we have the capacity not just to repair but also to build vessels in Nigeria,” Dr. Mobereola said during the tour of the facility.
He noted that the project aligns with the strategic vision of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, who has prioritized the development of local shipbuilding and repair capacity as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s maritime policy.
“We at NIMASA are showing our support for this vision by ensuring that our vessels are maintained locally. It’s a demonstration of faith in our own capacity,” Mobereola added.
The visit highlights NIMASA’s ongoing efforts to promote indigenous maritime infrastructure, improve national security, and drive sustainable development within Nigeria’s growing blue economy.