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Nigerian Maritime Law Association
We are Maritime Practitioners of Global Repute.
People. Passion. Advocacy. Education.
About Nigerian Maritime Law Association
The Nigerian Maritime Law Association [NMLA] is the principal association of maritime lawyers and related professionals established since 1977. It is the Nigerian Chapter of the Comité Maritime Internationale [CMI] and one of the most respected organizations in the Nigerian maritime industry, with members cutting across the private, public and corporate sectors, including a number of government parastatals.
Our Members include:
Corporate Entities
Professionals
What We Do At NMLA
Advocacy
We engage with local and national governments industry leaders and practitioners, trade support groups and other key players to educate and promote best practices. We also work to encourage best and fair judicial administration of all admiralty matters.
Capacity Building
We promote the study, research, administration and administration of maritime legislation.
Industry Networking
& Support
We serve as a focal point for collaborative efforts to promote and advance the practice of maritime law. We also support member projects, as needed.
Our members are leading legal practitioners of repute with extensive Maritime Law experience and bring a wealth of expertise to the fore. Admission of membership is not restricted to maritime legal practitioners and is also open to persons involved in various aspects of the maritime industry who are interested in the issues dealt with and the work done by the Association.
Why You Should Join Us
- A unique opportunity to meet and consult with other practitioners in the field.
- To receive Committee reports and other documents concerning pertinent developments.
- To participate in discussion of problems and issues with others who have similar interests, and to continue a long tradition of collegiality in the practice of admiralty law.
- Networking with leaders in a variety of maritime industries.
Our Agenda For The Year 2025
1st Exco. Meeting
04 February, 2025
2nd Exco. Meeting
08 April, 2025
3rd Exco Meeting
10 June, 2025
4th Exco Meeting
12 August, 2025
5th Exco Meeting
07 October, 2025
6th Exco Meeting
11 December, 2025
1st General Meeting
27 March, 2025
2nd General Meeting
29 May, 2025
3rd General Meeting
23 October, 2024
NJI/NMLA Maritime Workshop for Judges
15 & 16 October, 2025
The Nigerian Maritime Law One Day Seminar
19 July, 2025
2025 Annual General Meeting/ Lecture
14 - 15 November, 2025
NMLA Industry event - Breakfast Meeting
09 April, 2025
nmla young members 2025 outline
Excursion to a Port or a Sea Going Vessel or a Shipyard
MARCH 2025
Young members symposium, career talk and knowledge sharing by senior members and lunch on a Ferry.
JUNE 2025
One Day Maritime Law seminar committee and participation by young members.
JULY 2025
Inter varsity or law school debate followed by a young members networking session with NMLA prize and a two-week internship awarded to three winners.
NOVEMBER 2025
Notable Events
CMI Tokyo Conference
13 – 17 May, 2025
ICC Africa Conference Kenya
28 – 30 May, 2025
Nigeria Maritime Conference & Exhibition (NIMAREX) 2025
10 - 11 June, 2025
11th IBA World Life Sciences Conference, Boston
11 – 13 June, 2025
NBA Section on Business Law Annual Conference
2-4 July, 2025
IBA Annual Conference Toronto
2 - 7 November, 2025
Oil Trading and Logistics Down Stream Africa (OTL)
26 - 31 October, 2025
Lagos International Maritime Week
16 – 18 June, 2025
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Annual Conference
12 – 14 November, 2025
2nd Maritime Industry Breakfast Meeting Sponsors
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