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NIMASA to sanction port security officers over unapproved incident reporting

The Nigerian maritime regulator has announced penalties for officers not using authorised marine security reporting channels.

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has stated it will impose sanctions on Port Facility Security Officers who fail to use approved marine security incident reporting channels.[1] The public report of this statement was filed on 4 November 2026. No details on the timing, scope or value of the planned sanctions were provided in the filed notice.
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  1. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) stated it will impose sanctions on Port Facility Security Officers who fail to use approved marine security incident reporting channels. · allAfrica.comSouth Africa
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