Company: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
Job Title: Senior Marine Officer / Engineer
Locations: Lagos; Port Harcourt, Onne, Rivers State; Warri, Delta State; and Calabar, Cross River State
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Scale: SSS 2 (GL 10)
Age Requirement: 25–35 years
About Nigerian Ports Authority
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is a Federal Government agency responsible for the administration, regulation, and operation of Nigeria’s major seaports. Its port facilities include the Lagos Port Complex, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Tin Can Island Port Complex, Calabar Port Complex, Delta Ports in Warri, and the Rivers and Onne Port Complexes.
Operating under the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy, the NPA works alongside other government agencies and stakeholders to facilitate efficient maritime operations, trade, and port services across Nigeria.
The Nigerian Ports Authority is seeking qualified, innovative, and high-performing professionals to join its workforce as Senior Marine Officers / Engineers.
Job Summary
The Senior Marine Officer / Engineer will be responsible for supporting marine and port-related operations while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of the Authority’s maritime activities.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Class 2 Certificate of Competency (Deck).
- Chief Mate Unlimited or 1st Mate Certificate.
- Seafarers Medical Certificate.
- Applicants must be between 25 and 35 years of age.
Salary
The position is placed on SSS 2 (GL 10).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application accompanied by a comprehensive CV containing their email address, contact address (not a P.O. Box), mobile telephone number, and relevant qualifications.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Manager, Human Resources
Nigerian Ports Authority
26/28 Marina
Lagos.
Important Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written test, interview, and medical examination.
- Applicants are not required to pay any fee at any stage of the Nigerian Ports Authority recruitment process.
- The NPA has warned the public about fraudulent websites claiming to represent the Authority and requesting applications or payments.
- Applicants should disregard unauthorised recruitment websites and rely only on the official Nigerian Ports Authority platform for recruitment information.
Application Closing Date: 23rd September, 2026.