{"id":18546,"date":"2025-06-26T01:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T00:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=18546"},"modified":"2025-07-31T01:13:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:13:02","slug":"seafarers-day-blue-economy-minister-launches-nimasa-maritime-labour-e-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/seafarers-day-blue-economy-minister-launches-nimasa-maritime-labour-e-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Seafarers\u2019 Day: Blue Economy Minister Launches NIMASA Maritime Labour E-Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_18547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18547\" style=\"width: 980px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-DoS-Pic-1-980x551-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-DoS-Pic-1-980x551-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-DoS-Pic-1-980x551-1.jpg 980w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-DoS-Pic-1-980x551-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-DoS-Pic-1-980x551-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-DoS-Pic-1-980x551-1-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON inspecting a guard of honor mounted by seafarers at the NLNG jetty in during the commemoration of the 2025 Day of the Seafarer in Port Harcourt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">In a major milestone towards building a smarter, more transparent, and efficient maritime sector, the Federal Government has launched the Maritime Labour E-Platform, a digital solution designed to revolutionize the governance of maritime labour in Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Unveiled at the event marking the 2025 Day of the Seafarer in Port Harcourt Rivers State, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, described the platform as a transformative tool for labour administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u201cThis E-Platform is a bold step toward digital governance, improved service delivery, and industry-wide innovation,\u201d the Minister said. \u201cIt offers real-time data access, enhances regulatory compliance, and creates a centralized system for maritime labour operations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">The Minister commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the initiative, saying it aligns with the Ministry\u2019s broader vision of ease of doing business, global competitiveness, and human capital development in the blue economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Addressing this year\u2019s theme, \u201cMy Harassment-Free Ship\u201d, Oyetola reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to seafarers\u2019 rights and safety:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u201cHarassment and bullying have no place in our maritime industry. We are prioritizing quality training, expanding capacity-building programmes, and aligning seafarer education with international standards. Our commitment to the STCW Convention, including the latest anti-harassment amendments, ensures our seafarers remain competitive and globally employable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">He further highlighted ongoing efforts to improve seafarer welfare, including stricter oversight of recruitment and placement agencies, enhanced access to decent work, and collaboration with shipowners for fair treatment onboard. He praised the Collective Bargaining Agreement facilitated by NIMASA, unions, and industry stakeholders as a significant step toward better wages, working conditions, and dispute resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">In his remarks, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMASA, reaffirmed the Agency\u2019s unwavering support for Nigerian seafarers in line with international best practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u201cThis year\u2019s theme is a call to action. Our seafarers must feel safe, valued, and protected while at sea. Today reminds us that seafarers should not stand alone in their struggles; we must foster a culture of zero tolerance for harassment and abuse across all vessels,\u201d Mobereola said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">He noted that Nigeria remains Africa\u2019s largest contributor of seafarers, thanks to initiatives like the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Dr. Mobereola pledged that NIMASA would continue to develop policies to prevent and address harassment onboard, ensure confidential reporting, and align with evolving international safety standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">The event also featured goodwill messages from global maritime stakeholders, an award ceremony recognizing the resilience and contributions of outstanding Nigerian seafarers, and a visit to seafarers\u2019 onboard ships by the 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