Seafarers Intercontinental Pool is an offshore unit in the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers And Water Transport Staff Association, Seafarers Intercontinental Pool traces its origins back to 2007, established as a beacon of security, care and compassion in vast expanse of the marine sector. We engage in maritime safety activities, maritime catering services and general security services both onshore and offshore solutions for maritime assets and ensuring the safety of seafarers worldwide.

Basically, Seafarers Intercontinental Pool is for the welfare of seafarers and their dependent.. Seafarers are sailors, seamen, mariners and persons who navigate water borne vessels or assist as crewmembers.  We are more than an offshore unit, we are a sanctuary for seafarers nationwide.

This organization draws inspiration from the altruistic vision of Reverend John Ashley, an Anglican priest in Bristol, England, who in 1856 founded a charity organization. This organization, nestled in Southampton, England, It served as the welfare umbrella for the united kingdom’s Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet Sector, creating welfare services for seafarers at sea, who are vulnerable to mental issues, stresses, hopelessness, helplessness. We carry forward the legacy as we extend our arms to seafarers in need by establishing a welfare center here in Nigeria where seafarers can receive information about their families, friends and have a place for relaxation whenever they disembark on board a vessel, this removes the feeling of loneliness and isolation from them. This is not merely a mission, it is a calling, inspired by the timeless ethos of charity and welfare.

This organization apart from the above functions, it is also a place of counseling seafarers against drug abuse and alcohol abuse.

Furthermore, as a result of unemployment in the maritime sector of the economy, we embark on securing jobs both offshore and onshore for seafarers through the establishment of general security services thereby reducing insecurity and youth restiveness in the society. We lease out security both on land and on vessel.

We have 6 active commands in Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State, Delta State, Plateau State, Lagos State, Imo State and Rivers State, which is the head command.

It is of note to mention here that this organization is standing firmly on a sound legal footing. 

 

 

Nigeria Merchant Navy was established statutorily through the shipping and navigational ordinances No. 42 of 1917, 1919 and No. 53 of 1922 cap 104 and gazette in the year 14th April 1987 under official gazette No. 23 of the federal republic of Nigeria with headquarter at No.24 Palace Road Olodi Apapa Lagos State Nigeria. Nigerian Merchant Navy is made up of  four zones namely shipping zonal council, fishing council, Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority and Offshore Zonal Council where Seafarers Intercontinental Pool belongs to.

Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport  Senior Staff Association is affiliated to internationally recognized organizations such as International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Labour  Organization (ILO) to mention but a few

As we said above Seafarers Intercontinental Pool is a unit in offshore zonal council of Nigeria Merchant Navy and registered under Corporate Affairs Commission with registration certificate number RC 1239699 which gives us legal backing to carry out general security services on both land and sea i.e. General and maritime security services.

 

Since its inception, SIP has played a pivotal role in safeguarding maritime interests and promoting a secure and sustainable environment, known for its professionalism, reliability, and commitment to excellence. Through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and a dedicated team of professionals, we have earned a reputation for delivering unparalleled protection and support to its clients.

Committed to our core values of safety, integrity, excellence, and community, ensuring that it continues to make a positive impact in the maritime domain for years to come

 

“To ensure the safety and security of our clients through professional reliable and innovative security solution, while nurturing a supportive welfare service for seafarers and their dependents. 

 

 

"To be the beacon of security excellence both onshore and offshore, while providing a safe harbor for support and promoting the growth of all who sail the sea."