Flags Of Nigerian Ships Act
Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria
This is an Act to make provision for flags to be worn by Nigerian ships other than those of the Nigerian Navy or Naval Reserve as evidence of Nigerian nationality, on all lawful occasions to be classed as ensigns and to be distinguished by their respective colours; and for other matters connected therewith. The regulations provide that the Minister of Transport may respect the blue and the red ensigns, but not otherwise, make regulations prescribing) recommended proportions for the ensigns, appropriate to the size of the ship, special occasions on which the blue ensign may be worn by ships not owned by any of the governments of Nigeria, and the form of warrant of authority with reference to the wearing of the blue ensign.
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National Assembly ⬤
Office of the President ⬤
Flags Of Nigerian Ships Act Current Version
January 2022
This is an Act to make provision for flags to be worn by Nigerian ships other than those of the Nigerian Navy or Naval Reserve as evidence of Nigerian nationality, on all lawful occasions to be classed as ensigns and to be distinguished by their respective colours; and for other matters connected therewith. The regulations provide that the Minister of Transport may respect the blue and the red ensigns, but not otherwise, make regulations prescribing) recommended proportions for the ensigns, appropriate to the size of the ship, special occasions on which the blue ensign may be worn by ships not owned by any of the governments of Nigeria, and the form of warrant of authority with reference to the wearing of the blue ensign.
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