NIMASA Leads the Charge in African Maritime Decarbonisation with Groundbreaking Model at COP 30
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled a pioneering Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for African maritime decarbonisation, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry.
The model, known as the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, was launched at the 2025 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30) in Belém, Brazil.
NIMASA’s Director of Marine Environment Management Department, Dr. Oma Ofodile, highlighted the agency’s consistent efforts towards energy transition in Nigeria’s maritime industry, which has culminated in this innovative initiative. Developed in collaboration with researchers from University College London (UCL), the system is expected to provide real-time data, strengthen regulatory compliance, and position Nigeria as a leader in maritime environmental governance.
The launch follows NIMASA’s previous efforts to advance the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) energy transition strategies, including the launch of an African coalition to support IMO greenhouse gas reduction goals at COP 28 and the presentation of Nigeria’s verifiable maritime emissions inventory at COP 29. The agency’s initiative aims to transform ambition into measurable progress through digital innovation, aligning with the IMO’s goals for a low-carbon shipping and maritime sector.
Representatives from the IMO, UCL, and maritime administrations from Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania, among others, attended the side event, which discussed tangible efforts to advance the IMO energy transition strategies and navigate the challenges of shipping energy transition in Africa. COP 30 is expected to reach an agreement on indicators for measuring progress toward the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) established under the Paris Agreement.
