The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced vacancies for suitably qualified candidates across several maritime and administrative positions. The recruitment covers positions including Pilot Trainee, Marine Engineering Trainee, Trainee Seaman, Signalman-in-Training, Radio Officer II, Assistant Manager Radio, Marine Officer II, Senior Marine Officer/Engineer and Assistant Manager Harbours.
Applicants interested in the Nigerian Ports Authority recruitment 2026 are advised to carefully review the qualifications, age requirements and application procedure before applying.
Nigerian Ports Authority Recruitment 2026
The Nigerian Ports Authority is a government-owned agency responsible for the administration and management of ports in Nigeria. According to the recruitment notice, vacancies are available for qualified candidates in locations including:
- Lagos
- Port Harcourt
- Onne
- Warri
- Calabar
The available positions have different educational, professional, maritime certification and experience requirements.
Available NPA Vacancies
1. Pilot Trainee
Salary Scale: JSS 2 (GL 06)
Qualifications:
- Minimum of OND in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering.
- Seafarers Medical Certificate of Fitness.
- Mandatory certificates.
- WASSCE or equivalent.
- Knowledge of ICT is an added advantage.
- Applicants must be between 20 and 27 years.
2. Marine Engineering Trainee
Salary Scale: JSS 2 (GL 06)
The Marine Engineering Trainee position requires relevant qualifications in Marine Engineering or Nautical Science, together with the required maritime and medical certificates.
3. Trainee Seaman
Salary Scale: JSS 3 (GL 04)
Applicants should have:
- At least five credits in Science subjects.
- Credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
- English Language and Mathematics must be included.
- WASSCE or equivalent.
- Certificates should have been obtained within the last eight years.
- ICT knowledge is an added advantage.
- Age between 18 and 25 years.
4. Signalman-in-Training
Salary Scale: JSS 3 (GL 04)
The requirements are similar to those for Trainee Seaman, including the required secondary-school credits, relevant certificates and age requirement.
5. Radio Officer II
Salary Scale: SSS 4 (GL 08)
Qualifications include:
- B.Sc. or HND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Information Technology.
- Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW ’95).
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
- Relevant experience and certifications.
- Age between 23 and 35 years.
6. Assistant Manager Radio
Salary Scale: SSS 1 (GL 12)
Applicants require relevant academic and professional qualifications, including:
- B.Sc. or HND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Information Technology.
- STCW certification.
- GMDSS certification.
- 10 years GMDSS experience.
- Relevant maritime certifications.
- Age requirement as specified in the recruitment notice.
The position also involves responsibilities relating to the maintenance of Radio/VTS equipment, ensuring optimal operation of communication facilities and monitoring the quality of radio communications.
7. Marine Officer II
Salary Scale: SSS 4 (GL 08)
Qualifications:
- OND in Nautical Science.
- OOW (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.
- Mandatory certificates.
- Seafarers Medical Certificate.
- Age between 22 and 35 years.
8. Senior Marine Officer/Engineer
Salary Scale: SSS 2 (GL 10)
Qualifications:
- Class 2 Certificate of Competency (Deck).
- Chief Mate Unlimited or 1st Mate Certificate.
- Mandatory certificates.
- Seafarers Medical Certificate.
- Age between 25 and 35 years.
9. Assistant Manager Harbours
Salary Scale: SSS 1 (GL 12)
Qualifications:
- Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Deck)/Unlimited.
- Mandatory certificates.
- Seafarers Medical Certificate.
- Age between 25 and 35 years.
- Ability to swim is stated as a necessary prerequisite for the relevant positions.
How to Apply for Nigerian Ports Authority Recruitment portal
According to the vacancy notice, qualified and interested applicants are required to submit their applications with a comprehensive CV, including:
- Email address
- Contact address (not P.O. Box)
- Mobile telephone number
- Educational and professional qualifications
The notice states that applications should be submitted within six weeks of the publication through the recruitment channel stated in the advert or to:
The General Manager, Human Resources,
Nigerian Ports Authority,
26/28 Marina, Lagos.
