The Impact of the Implementation of Cabotage Law on the Maritime Industry in Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION

1. 1.0  Background of the Study 1

2. 1.1  Statement of the Research Problem 12

3. 1.2  Objectives of the Study 13

4. 1.3  Research Questions 13

5. 1.4  Research Hypothesis 14

6. 1.5  Significance of the study 14

7. 1.6  Scope of the Study 15

8. 1.7  Justification of the Study 15

CHAPTER TWO – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.0 Review of the Impact of NIMASA on the Maritime Industry 16

2.1.1 Cargo Control, Sharing & Monitoring among the Shipping line 18

1. 2.1.2  Establishment of Ship Acquisition & Ship Building Fund 19

2. 2.1.3  Promoting the Training of Sea Farears 20

3. 2.1.4  Maritime Data Collection and Analysis 21

4. 2.1.5  Local and International Conferences and Seminars 22

2.1.6 Maritime Pollution and Control 22

2.2 Review of the Role Maritime Industry in National development 23 2.2.1 Acceleration of Economic growth 23

1. 2.2.2.1  Improved Technological know how 24

2. 2.2.2.2  Employment Opportunities 25

3. 2.2.2.3  Improved Revenue Generation 25

4. 2.2.2.4  Other Background Linkages 25

2.3 Review of the highlights of major functions of Nigeria Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA) 26

2.3.1.1 Regulatory Functions 27

2.3.2 Operational Functions 27

1. 2.3.1.2  Promotional Functions 28

2. 2.3.1.3  Ship Registry Functions 28

1. 2.3.5  Maritime Safety Security Seafarers Standard 29

2. 2.3.6  Pollution Prevention and Control 30

3. 2.3.7  Maritime Labour Services 31

4. 2.3.8  Cabotage Enforcement 31

5. 2.3.9  Shipping Development 32

2.4 NIMASA Legal Regulatory Framework 33

2.4.1 Information Technology 34

2.5 Investment Opportunities in the Nigeria

Maritime Sector 34

2.5.1. Importance of Shipping in World Trade 36

2.6 Types of Ship Engaged in Maritime Business 37

2.6.1 Maritime Transport and Development 38

CHAPTER THREE - METHODOLOGY

1. 3.0  Introduction 40

2. 3.1  Source of Data 40

3. 3.2  Analytical Techniques 40

3.2.1 Regressional Analysis 40

3.2.2. Test of Significance 41

3.2.3 Correlations Analysis 42

CHAPTER FOUR – DATA ANALYSIS

1. 4.1  Introduction 43

2. 4.2  Regression Analysis of the Relationship between Number of Vessel and Their Gross Registered Tonnage for Conventional Ports 43

3. 4.3  Discussion of correlation analysis of variable for 2004/2005 46

4. 4.4  Discussion of Regression Analysis for Gross Domestic Product, Cargo through Put, Balance of Payment and Exchange Rate 48

5. 4.5  Interpretation of the Relationship between Ship Tonnage and Revenue 50

CHAPTER FIVE – CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. 5.1  Summary of Major findings 51

2. 5.2  Conclusion 51

5.2 Recommendations 52