The U.S. Coast Guard team, led by Joe Prince Larson from the International Port Security Programme, conducted a working tour of various terminals and ports in Nigeria to assess the level of ISPS Code compliance.

As part of their evaluation, the team visited the Dangote Port and the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State, along with private port facilities operated by Matrix and Julius Berger in Warri, Delta State.

The USCG has consistently partnered with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to conduct on-the-spot assessments of Nigerian ports’ compliance with the ISPS Code.

These evaluations, initiated last year as part of a three-year plan, aim to provide actionable insights and data-driven decisions to facilitate the removal of the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels departing Nigeria for the United States.

Presenting an interim assessment report to NIMASA’s management, Larson noted that Nigeria’s compliance with the ISPS Code ranks among the best globally.

He added that his team would relay their findings to US Coast Guard leadership and expressed confidence in NIMASA’s ability to sustain the high standards achieved.


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