The Chad Maritime Administration is the national body responsible for regulating and overseeing Chad’s inland water transport and port-related activities. Despite being a landlocked country, Chad maintains important inland navigation routes through Lake Chad and surrounding waterways, supporting trade, fishing, and local transport. The Administration’s mission is to ensure safe, secure, and efficient operations across these inland waters while aligning with international standards for environmental protection and navigational safety. It facilitates vessel registration, crew certification, and compliance with regional and global transport conventions — fostering safety, reliability, and sustainable growth within Chad’s inland maritime and transport sector.