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About NIMENA

Engineering a stronger maritime profession

Professional roots since 2006 • NIMENA since 2017

NIMENA represents marine engineers and naval architects and advances the profession through education, research, technical practice, standards and collaboration. Our vision is to take marine engineering and naval architecture to an enviable height in Nigeria and globally; our mission is to pursue excellence, encourage research and development, and support the training and education that strengthen professional competence.

Engr. Dr. Eferebo I. Sylvanus, FNSE — National Chairman of NIMENA

Engr. Dr. Eferebo I. Sylvanus, FNSE

National Chairman, NIMENA
Institutional Milestones

A professional journey built on purpose and progress.

Key moments in NIMENA's evolution from a specialist engineering division to a national professional institution with an expanding research and industry mandate.

2006

MENA Division Approved

A formal professional platform for marine engineering and naval architecture was approved within the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

2017

NIMENA Emerges

The body transitioned into the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, strengthening its identity and mandate.

2018

Governance Strengthened

The Council of NIMENA (CONIM) was established to reinforce governance, policy direction and institutional continuity.

2026

Research & Global Engagement

NIMENA is expanding indigenous research, professional capacity and international collaboration around Nigeria's maritime future.

Our History

From a professional division to a national maritime institution.

2006

MENA Division Approved

The Council of the Nigerian Society of Engineers approved the Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture Division, creating a formal professional platform for the discipline.

2017

NIMENA Emerges

On 24 October 2017, the body transitioned into the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, strengthening its identity and professional mandate.

2018

Governance Strengthened

The General Assembly approved the establishment of the Council of NIMENA (CONIM), reinforcing governance, policy direction and institutional continuity.

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NIMENA News & Insights

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Indigenous maritime research and new peer-reviewed journals

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Global engagement for Nigerian maritime innovation

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Professional development across the NIMENA community

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