We are Maritime Practitioners of Global Repute.

People. Marine. 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.

You Are Welcome To Join Us

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.

Become A Member

The Association welcomes new members, at all times.

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.

The Future of Multimodal Transport in Global Trade: Key Discussions at the Nigerian Maritime Law Association’s 16th AGM

The Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), the national branch of the Comité Maritime International, is proud to announce its 16th Annual Lecture and General Meeting, scheduled for 14th and 15th November 2025 at the prestigious Black Diamond Hotel, 25 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos… read more

Our Agenda For The Year 2026

1st Exco. Meeting

05 February, 2026

2nd Exco. Meeting

09 April, 2026

3rd Exco Meeting

11 June, 2025

4th Exco Meeting

13 August, 2026

5th Exco Meeting

08 October, 2026

6th Exco Meeting

10 December, 2026

1st General Meeting

26 March, 2026

2nd General Meeting

28 May, 2026

3rd General Meeting

22 October, 2026

NJI/NMLA Maritime Workshop for Judges

14 & 15 October, 2026

NMLA Industry event - Breakfast Meeting

09 April, 2026

The Nigerian Maritime Law One Day Seminar

23 July, 2026

2026 Annual General Meeting/ Lecture

13 - 14 November, 2026

Notable Events

CMI Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

12 – 17 May, 2026

ICC Africa Conference Kenya

TBA

Nigeria Maritime Conference & Exhibition (NIMAREX) 2026

TBA

11th IBA World Life Sciences Conference, Boston

TBA

NBA Section on Business Law Annual Conference

TBA

IBA Annual Conference Toronto

TBA

Oil Trading and Logistics Down Stream Africa (OTL)

TBA

Lagos International Maritime Week

TBA

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Annual Conference

TBA