Certification & Compliance

Government-backed. Verified. Compliant.

Trust is the foundation of maritime crewing. AFSS Crew Manning is certified and backed by NIMASA, and built around the Cabotage Act and rigorous verification.

verifiedCertified & Backed by NIMASA

Recognized by Nigeria's federal maritime regulator

NIMASA backing means our verification standards, processes and marketplace operate within a recognized regulatory framework — so seafarers and shipowners can engage with confidence.

The pillars of our compliance

Four commitments that make AFSS Crew Manning a trusted standard for maritime crewing in Nigeria.

account_balance

NIMASA Backing

Our platform is certified and backed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency — the federal regulator for Nigeria's maritime industry — giving every engagement government-grade credibility and oversight.

gavel

Cabotage Act Compliance

Nigeria's Cabotage Act requires vessels operating in Nigerian waters to use qualified Nigerian crew. AFSS Crew Manning is built to help shipowners meet this requirement reliably and transparently.

fact_check

Document Verification

Every seafarer must upload and clear six required maritime documents — and complete a verification meeting — before becoming discoverable to shipowners.

shield

Security & Audit Trails

Encrypted data, signed document access with expiry, and full activity logging mean every action on the platform is secure and accountable.

Crew with confidence

Join a NIMASA-certified, Cabotage-compliant platform built on verification and trust.

badge

For Seafarers

Find your next contract

Register as Seafarer
apartment

For Shipowners

Staff your vessels

Register as Shipowner

Already have an account? Log in here