National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA)

The establishment of NIMA was conceived in order to meet the objectives of National Maritime Policy. NIMA serves as a focal point for multidisciplinary maritime research, undertakes analysis to enhance maritime awareness amongst the public/decision makers and acts as national resource for policy advice on maritime affairs. NIMA is a semi-autonomous organization at Bahria University and is also a constituent unit of Maritime Center for Excellence at Pakistan Navy War College Lahore to carry out focused research in the maritime fields for the enhancement of Pakistan maritime interests.