NIMASA Plans Deep Blue Project Expansion
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Feb 07, 2026
The proposed expansion of the Deep Blue Project by the Nigeria===Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, in collaboration with the Nigeria===Nigerian Navy, is expected to significantly enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. This will likely reduce shipping costs and insurance premiums, fostering increased trade confidence and long-term investment in Nigeria's maritime sector.
The Nigeria===Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of its Deep Blue Project, a maritime security initiative that has gained global recognition for its success in the Gulf of Guinea. Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director-General of NIMASA, announced these plans during a strategic visit to Vice Admiral Idi Abass, Chief of Naval Staff of the Nigeria===Nigerian Navy, at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. The expansion aims to sustain and increase the project's impact, which has already led to a significant decline in piracy and sea robbery incidents. Both NIMASA and the Nigeria===Nigerian Navy emphasized the importance of continued partnership, with Vice Admiral Abass calling for a review of their 2007 Memorandum of Understanding and greater utilization of the Nigeria===Nigerian Navy's capabilities in areas like vessel repair, hydrographic surveys, and wreck removal. The project has been commended by the International Maritime Organization, with other countries seeking to replicate Nigeria's civilian-led maritime security model. The initiative is backed by the President, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Nigeria===Nigerian Navy, with proposals for necessary improvements currently being developed.
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