NSIB has introduced new regulatory frameworks to strengthen accident investigations in Nigeria’s maritime and rail sectors, aiming to align with global best practices and improve nationwide transportation safety standards. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The frameworks include the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for maritime and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the rail network. Director of Public Affairs Bimbo Oladeji stated in Abuja that these measures reinforce a modern and standardized safety approach.

NSIB Finalizes Rules for Safer Maritime and Rail Transport
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With its expanded mandate under the NSIB Act 2022, the Bureau targets a multimodal oversight system supported by international practices. It intends to prevent accidents by applying lessons learned from previous incidents and building an effective safety culture across all transport modes.

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NSIB Aligns Maritime and Rail Rules with Global Standards

The maritime framework aligns with the International Maritime Organisation’s Casualty Investigation Code, setting clear processes for accidents on inland waterways, ports, and Nigerian-flagged vessels. Similarly, the rail framework considers Nigeria’s operational structure while referencing global safety norms.

NSIB highlighted that this approach follows its successful adherence to ICAO Annex 13 for aviation investigations. By creating harmonized regulations, the Bureau aims to unify safety practices across air, sea, and rail networks, ensuring consistent oversight and improved risk management.

NSIB Urges Stakeholder Action for Safety Implementation

Director General Capt. Alex Badeh Jnr emphasized that these regulations focus on relevance, not mere compliance. “They address the realities of our waterways, rail systems, and millions who rely on them daily,” he said.

He explained that the rules were developed through consultations and field visits to ports, jetties, waterways, and rail infrastructure, making them adaptable and practical. Badeh urged stakeholders such as NIMASA, NPA, NIWA, and NRC to build capacity for implementation.

“Safety recommendations are calls to action. Their value depends on execution, not reports,” he added. NSIB expects this collaborative approach to turn every investigation into concrete steps for safer transportation across Nigeria.

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