Transparent government-approved fees for registry services under the Nigerian Flag.
All fees are statutory and legally mandated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration.
Payments must only be processed through the official NIMASA platform.
Fees are subject to periodic review under prevailing maritime regulations.
Browse through our categorized list of vessel registration and administrative services.
| ServiceNew Vessel Registration | Vessel TypeCommercial | Gross Tonnage0–500 GT | Fee (₦)150,000.00 | Processing Time5-7 Working Days |
| ServiceCabotage Registration | Vessel TypeForeign (Waiver) | Gross TonnageAll Sizes | Fee (₦)2% of Contract Value | Processing Time10-14 Working Days |
| ServicePleasure Crafts | Vessel TypePrivate/Yacht | Gross TonnageUnder 15 GT | Fee (₦)50,000.00 | Processing Time3 Working Days |
| ServiceTransfer of Ownership | Vessel TypeAll Vessels | Gross TonnageUnder 1,000 GT | Fee (₦)100,000.00 | Processing Time5 Working Days |
| ServiceConsent to Sell | Vessel TypeAll Vessels | Gross TonnageN/A | Fee (₦)25,000.00 | Processing Time2 Working Days |
| ServiceRegistry Deletion | Vessel TypeAll Vessels | Gross TonnageAll Sizes | Fee (₦)75,000.00 | Processing Time5 Working Days |
| ServiceName Approval Request | RequirementUnique ID Search | Validity90 Days | Fee (₦)10,000.00 | Processing Time24 Hours |
| ServiceChange of Vessel Name | RequirementOfficial Gazette Pub. | ValidityLifetime | Fee (₦)45,000.00 | Processing Time7 Working Days |
NIMASA utilizes this platform for all statutory payments. Follow these steps to complete your transaction.
Direct payment via debit card.
Pay to the generated official bank account number via your banking app or at any commercial bank.
Download your automated government receipt immediately after confirmation.
Access the latest fee schedule and download our comprehensive guidelines for vessel owners and operators.