NIMASA intensifies maritime enforcement with Blue-Green operation

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched a new maritime enforcement operation named "Blue-Green" across key operational areas in Lagos. This operation, which combines intelligence gathering, analysis, and targeted enforcement at sea, has seen the deployment of specialised intelligence capabilities within NIMASA's Deep Blue infrastructure and relevant maritime security units.

The aim of this operation is to improve the identification, assessment, and prioritisation of vessels of interest, with the use of a new specialised intelligence capability that supports more focused target selection and real-time intelligence support to enforcement teams. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, has stated that the "Blue-Green" enforcement operation will now become a regular occurrence, with plans to expand similar operations to other maritime regions.

The deployment of multiple enforcement platforms is intended to serve as a deterrent to criminal activities in Nigerian waters.

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