(NIMASA): Functions, Ranks And Salary Structures 2023

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is a Federal Government Agency charged with the responsibilities of handling all government matters in relation to shipping, safety, maritime labour and coastal waters.

The agency is under the Federal Ministry of Transport and is largely based on a consolidated salary scale under the Nigerian Civil service commission, otherwise referred to as Consolidated Research and Allied Institutes(CONRAISS) Salary Scale. This means that the salaries of staff of the agency are paid, based on grade level and long years of experience in the service. They are however not fixed, but subject to review at any time depending on the agency.

The staff working with this great organization are handsomely paid considering their importance in ensuring safety on our water ways and promoting the country’s economy.

In this post, we shall take a look at the functions of NIMASA, ranks and salary structures for its numerous staff 2023.

Functions of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)

Below are some basic functions performed by NIMASA. They include:

• Administer and regulate shipping licenses.
• Regulation of and ensuring safe shipping during the construction of ships and navigation.
• Provide Maritime Search and Rescue Services when needed.
• Give direction and enforce rules and regulations with vessels for security measures.
• Conduct Coastal and Air Surveillance.
• Prevention of Maritime Pollution.
• Formulation and implementation of programs, policies, and strategies for the growth of local capacity in ownership, supervision, and construction of ships and other related amenities.
• Conduct all Port and Flag State-related duties.
• Provision of maximum Security on water territory.
• Ensuring the improvement of shipping and regulatory matters relating to seafarers and merchant shipping.
• Supervision and regulation of shipping licenses and Seafarers certification.
• Organization of Maritime Training and instituting Safety Standards for new NIMASA officers.

Ranks In NIMASA

Like any other government establishments, staff ranks in NIMASA are based on the structure of civil service.

Below are the various ranks in NIMASA from lower cadre to top management positions.

1. Executive Directors: Are responsible for affairs of other staff mainly in grades 6 and 7 respectively.

Executive Director of Finance and Administration, made up of:

• Director of administration and human resources.
• Director of financial services
• Director of planning, research and data management services.

2. Executive Director of Maritime, Labour and Cabotage Services:

• Director of Maritime Labour Services.
• Director of Cabotage Services.
• Head of Nigerian Seafarers Development Program.

3. Executive Director of Operations, made up of:

• Director of Maritime Safety and Seafarers Development Program.
• Director of Shipping Development.
• Director of Maritime Environment Management.

4. Director General: The agency is headed by the Director General as the Chairman, governing body with other ranks serving under him. They include:

• Director General
• Legal Adviser
• Head of Procurement
• Director, London Office
• Director of Zonal Co-ordinator
• Head of Nigerian Ship Registry.
• Head of Corporate Commissions.
• Head of Protocols
• Head of SERVICOM
• Commandant of Maritime Guard Commandants.
• Director of Inter Audit.

NIMASA Salary Structures and Allowances 2023

Below are the salary structures for NIMASA staff from entry level to top management positions:

• Entry-Level Salary – In NIMASA receives an average of N100,000 to ₦150,000 per month which amounts to between N1.2 million to N1.8 million in a year.
• Grade Level 7 (step 1) – NIMASA grade 7 level staff are paid an average salary of N90,000 in a month, which sums up to over a million naira in a year.
• Grade Level 8 (step 1) – also earn big in NIMASA. Grade level 8 staff earns as much as ₦103,988 monthly and a yearly sum of about ₦1,247,854.

The above salary structures however exclude other allowances and bonuses enjoyed by NIMASA staff.

In summary, NIMASA is one of the top Federal agencies and important player of the economic growth and development of Nigeria. It is also a place where its workers are handsomely paid and jobs secured. So, job seekers in the categories of graduates from Nigerian institutions of higher learning who want to work with NIMASA should see information provided here very useful.