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Created from the merger of National Maritime Authority (NMA)<\/strong> and Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council (JOMALIC)<\/strong> (both former parastatals of Federal Ministry of Transport) on 1st August 2006, the obligation of regulating the maritime industry in Nigeria rest on the agency.<\/p>\n SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s partnership with NIMASA<\/strong> is part of SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s strategic alliance with government MDA\u2019s in the industry Visit NIMASA<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Lagos State Government in 2008 enacted the Lagos State Waterways Authority Law<\/strong> which established the Lagos Waterways Authority (LASWA). <\/strong><\/p>\n LASWA<\/strong> is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and managing the reforms necessary for the long term growth and development of water transportation in Lagos state. Its mandate includes the granting of ferry licenses, and concessions for the operation of terminals to the private sector. SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s partnership with LASWA<\/strong> is part of SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s strategic alliance with government MDA\u2019s in the industry. Visit LASWA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The National Inland Waterways Authority NIWA<\/strong> hitherto Inland waterways Department<\/strong> (IWD)<\/strong> of the federal Ministry of Transport metamorphosed into an authority vide an act of the national assembly cap 47, laws of the federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 Decree No 13 of 1997) established with the primary responsibility to improve and develop Nigeria inland waterways for navigation.<\/p>\n SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s partnership with NIWA<\/strong> is part of SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s strategic alliance with government MDA\u2019s in the industry. Visit NIWA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Groups\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria<\/strong> is a registered association of stakeholders in the water transport industry whose membership cut across boat owners, tourist boat As an association of stakeholders, SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s partnership with WABOTAN<\/strong> is part of SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s strategic alliance with key partners in the industry<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN)<\/strong> is a trade union representing sailors, dockworkers and those in related trades in Nigeria.<\/p>\n As an association of stakeholders, SWAAADO\u2019<\/strong>s partnership with the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN)<\/strong> is part of SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s strategic alliance with key partners in the industry.<\/p>\n Visit Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Corporate Partners:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Waterways Integrated Synergy Ltd<\/strong> is a leading provider of top notch water transport logistics and water tourism services across West Africa, with over 25years of experience in the industry.<\/p>\n WISYL,<\/strong> headquartered in Lagos-Nigeria, is highly skilled and equipped with start-of-the-art facilities to ensure high quality services delivery. As a player in the water transport sector, WISYL<\/strong> partnership with SWAAADO<\/strong> is part of its Corporate Social responsibility. Visit WISYL Here<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n SIMTOP Venture<\/strong> is a Lagos State based waterways transport company with its head office in Badagry Lagos. Popularly known as the number one waterways transporter in Lagos State,<\/p>\n Simtop Venture<\/strong>s has held series of Partnerships with NIWA<\/strong> and LASWA<\/strong> over the years in training boat captains to improve waterways safety in Lagos State.<\/p>\n As a major player in the water transport sector, SIMTOP Ventures<\/strong>\u2019 partnership with SWAAADO<\/strong> is part of SWAAADO<\/strong>\u2019s strategic alliance with key partners in the industry<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Best Time Global Logistics and Solutions Ltd<\/strong> is one of Nigeria\u2019s most respected and trustworthy logistics and shipping support company with over 20yrs of experience in the logistics and maritime industry that has built a strong reputation amongst clients and competitors for delivering excellent services.<\/p>\n Best Time Global<\/strong> Partnership with SWAAADO<\/strong> is part of the company\u2019s CSR. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Media Partner:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Partnership with this journal is part of\u00a0\u00a0SWAAADO<\/strong>‘s strategic collaboration with the media. 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Waterways News<\/strong>\u00a0is an online journal around and about happenings in the maritime ecosystem including our waterways and other related issues.<\/p>\n