Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) on Mentor/Mentee training programme with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) in Lagos, Nigeria.
The aim of the scheme is to provide technical support through on-the-job training, and cross-pollination of ideas for the overall improvement of PSC inspections in the region, towards eliminating substandard ships, ensuring safety, humane treatment and employment of seafarers, protecting our marine environment and related maritime assets. It is expected to be mutually beneficial relationship for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA). Not only will it help both organization build ties and offer networking opportunities for the inspectors, it is also a learning and development opportunity for both entities.