Apply for the NIMASA World Maritime Day Essay Competition Now!

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition is now open for submissions.

This year’s theme is “Navigating the future: safety first!”

The essay competition marks the 2024 World Maritime Day, focusing on maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment.

Essay Topic

Participants are expected to write on the topic “Navigating the future: safety first!”

This theme highlights the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) commitment to safety, security, and environmental protection in a rapidly changing technological world.

Eligibility Guidelines

The competition is open to students of Maritime Tertiary Institutions and institutions with maritime departments.

You must submit bona fide proof of studentship, which includes admission letters and identity cards from your institution.

Essays should be submitted to both wmdessay@nimasa.gov.ng and mail@samuelson.com.ng.

Your essay must not exceed 1,200 words, and should be double-spaced, in MS Word format, with font size 12.

Plagiarism and the use of AI tools are strictly prohibited.

Submission Requirements

Your submission should include the following details:

• Name
• Telephone number
• Email address

Essays that fail to meet these guidelines will be disqualified.

Only shortlisted participants will be contacted.

Prizes and Awards

The winners of the NIMASA World Maritime Day Essay Competition will receive the following:

• 1st Place: N500,000 Education Grant, a laptop, a plaque, and publication of the essay in NIMASA’s magazine The Voyage and on the NIMASA website
• 2nd Place: N350,000 Education Grant, a laptop, and a plaque
• 3rd Place: N250,000 Education Grant, a laptop, and a plaque
• 7 Consolation Awards: N100,000 Education Grant and a plaque for each

Deadline

The deadline for submitting your essay is Friday, September 13, 2024.

Essays submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Prize Presentation

Winners will be notified once the scoring process is complete.

Prizes and awards will be presented on a date to be announced.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your writing skills and contribute to the maritime industry’s future.