Official Flag State Authority

About Our Maritime Authority

ANAM Senegal ensures maritime safety, ship registration, port security, and sustainable development of Senegal’s maritime domain.

What We Do as Maritime Authority

Vessel Registration

Official registry of Senegalese flagged vessels, provisional certificates within 24h.

Port Security Oversight

ISPS code compliance, port facility security assessments, and 24/7 monitoring.

Seafarer Certification

Licensing, competency exams, and continuous professional development for crews.

Maritime Inspections

PSC, flag state inspections, and safety audits for all commercial vessels.

Maritime Compliance

Monitoring IMO conventions, MARPOL, SOLAS, and national maritime law.

Accident Investigation

Marine causality inquiries, safety recommendations, and prevention strategies.

Our Mission

To regulate, develop, and secure Senegal's maritime sector by ensuring strict compliance with international maritime laws, promoting safety of life at sea, and facilitating efficient ship registration and port operations.

Our Vision

To become a benchmark African flag state, recognized globally for innovation, digital transformation, and maritime excellence — positioning Senegal as a leading maritime hub on the Atlantic.

Core Values That Steer Us

Safety

Zero compromise on maritime safety

Integrity

Transparent governance

Compliance

Full IMO adherence

Innovation

Digital-first registry

Sustainability

Green maritime future

Development

National economic growth

Strategic Objectives 2025–2030

Digital Transformation

Fully paperless e-registry, API-based verification, blockchain-ready certificates.

International Cooperation

Bilateral MOUs, IMO technical assistance, and mutual recognition agreements.

Sustainable Growth

Green shipping incentives, decarbonization roadmap, port emission reduction.

Capacity Building

Seafarer training centers, regional maritime academy, and workforce development.

Security Enhancement

Maritime domain awareness, coastal surveillance, counter-piracy coordination.

Port Modernization

Port of Dakar expansion, digital port community systems, and hinterland connectivity.

Delivering Maritime Excellence

ANAM Senegal has achieved global recognition for fast vessel registration, IMO white-list status, and digital innovation. Our certification verification portal processes thousands of annual queries from port authorities worldwide.

98

% Verification Accuracy

24

Hr Provisional Issuance

24

Global Port Recognition

100

% IMO Compliance

Trusted by International Partners

Building a Safer Maritime Future

Join the growing community of shipowners and maritime professionals under the Senegalese flag.