The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched the Seafarer Discharge Book Management Portal, a digital platform designed to streamline the application, verification, processing and issuance of Seafarers’ Discharge Books.
The portal was unveiled as part of activities marking the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Lagos, themed.
Speaking at the launch, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, described the platform as a significant milestone in the Agency’s digital transformation agenda.
According to him, “As we celebrate the men and women who keep global trade moving, it is imperative that we also provide them with efficient and secure systems that support their professional development.
“The Seafarer Discharge Book Management Portal eliminates unnecessary bottlenecks, strengthens the integrity of our certification process and reinforces NIMASA’s commitment to the welfare and global competitiveness of Nigerian seafarers.”
Mobereola explained that the portal delivers a seamless end-to-end digital process, beginning with the verification of an applicant’s National Identification Number (NIN) through integration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Following successful authentication, applicants complete account registration, verify their email through a One-Time Password (OTP), and undergo live facial capture to confirm their identity.