National Hydrographic Agency – Welcome to the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) official website. In line with global best practices, the NHA was established by the act of parliament in 2021. The NHA upholds global standards in hydrography and oceanography, providing essential services in ocean meteorology and national defense. The Agency is committed to international treaties, conventions, and protocols, we play a vital role in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime interests and ensuring compliance with International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards.

Welcome to
National Hydrographic Agency

Leading the Future
of Maritime Safety

Leading Center for
Hydrography and Oceanography

Partnering for a Safe,
Shared Ocean

Leading the NHA Project

Welcome to the official website of the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA). The NHA was established by an Act of Parliament in 2021. It provides essential services in ocean meteorology, hydrography, oceanography and national defense, consistent with global best practices. In the course of its operations, the NHA contributes to helping Nigeria fulfil its commitment to international treaties, conventions, and protocols and plays a vital role in safeguarding national maritime interests. As a responsible member of the international maritime community, the NHA ensures compliance with International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards.

Events

Marine Safety

Hydrographic Notes

Enable Mariners to make prompt report of navigational hazards. These timely updates play a vital role in maintaining safe navigation and ensuring that maritime routes remain secure and reliable.

Coastal Warnings

Alert mariners to navigational risks. These warnings are crucial for ensuring the safety of vessels operating near coastal regions or approaching offshore installations.

Local Warnings

Provide crucial updates on harbor-specific hazards. By addressing localized risks, these warnings enable mariners to navigate safely within harbors and their immediate approaches, ensuring efficient port operations and vessel safety.

NAVAREA II Warnings

Vital alerts about potential navigation hazards, such as drifting debris, maritime military exercises, or adverse sea conditions within the NAVAREA II region, covering the Eastern Atlantic and parts of West Africa, as part of the global WWNWS framework.

Notices to Mariners

Enable Mariners to make prompt report of navigational hazards. These timely updates play a vital role in maintaining safe navigation and ensuring that maritime routes remain secure and reliable.

Meteorological Info.

Alert mariners to navigational risks. These warnings are crucial for ensuring the safety of vessels operating near coastal regions or approaching offshore installations.

Products & Services

Nautical Publications

Comprehensive resources providing essential maritime safety information for safe navigation..

Nautical Charts

Detailed representations of maritime areas, available in both paper and electronic navigational chart (ENC) formats.

Survey Permit

All forms of surveying in Nigerian waters, including inland and offshore areas require survey permit exclusively from the NHA

Tides and Tidal Predictions

Accurate tidal predictions and data to support safe and efficient maritime operations.

Our Survey Fleet

Our survey fleet is fully equipped with advanced technology, enabling precise and comprehensive data collection across large marine territories.