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The Nigerian Navy (NN) is the naval branch of the Nigerian armed forces. With more than 70 warships, it is categorised as the fourth strongest navy in Africa (after South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco). [1] It is considered well-trained and has participated in several peacekeeping missions.
NNS Oji (P-275) is the third and latest iteration of the Seaward Defence Boat class of vessels built for the Nigerian Navy by its engineers at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos. The vessel was commissioned by the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. NNS Oji follows (P-275) along with its sister ships was built to further Nigeria's self ...
The Karaduwa SDB II fulfilled the Nigerian government's long aspiration of building, equipping and maintaining its own naval fleet without relying on external assistance. [2] The 30mm main gun is remotely operated. The P102 is used in the volatile Niger Delta region to combat piracy and to show the flag. [2]
The Nigerian Coast Guard was officially established by Senator Akon Eyakenyi from Akwa Ibom South in 2021, in order to transition from the Nigerian Navy to dedicate a focus on safeguarding Nigeria's maritime interests and combating piracy, illegal fishing, and smuggling. [1] [2] [3] The NCGC utilizes rank similar to the Nigerian Navy. [4]
The Special Boat Service (SBS) is a special forces unit of the Nigerian Navy and the maritime special forces unit of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is modelled after the Royal Navy's Special Boat Service and the United States Navy SEALS. [1] It is considered to be one of the more elite naval special forces units in Africa. [2]
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), formerly the National Maritime Authority (NMA) is a Nigerian government agency responsible for regulations related to Nigerian shipping, maritime and coastal waters. The agency also undertakes inspections and provides search and rescue services. [1]
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NNS Aradu (F89) (meaning "thunder" in Hausa) is a Nigerian Navy frigate. She is the first of the MEKO 360 general purpose frigates built by the German company, Blohm + Voss . The 125.6-metre (412 ft 1 in) ship is the largest in the Nigerian Navy .