Liberia Dedicates Modern Student Dormitory at RMU, Honors Maritime Legacy
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  Accra, Ghana – June 27, 2025 – Liberia has officially dedicated a landmark student dormitory at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, fulfilling a pledge made by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. in 2024 to expand support for maritime education in West Africa. Completed in record time, the uniquely designed facility, shaped in th
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Regional Maritime University Opens 33rd Board Meeting in Accra Amid Renewed Commitments and Infrastructure Milestones
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Accra, Ghana – June 27, 2025 – Ministers and maritime leaders from across West and Central Africa gathered today at the Africa Unity Auditorium in Accra for the ceremonial opening of the 33rd Board of Governors’ Meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), reinforcing regional efforts to expand education, training, and integration in the mari
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Liberia Pledges to Fight Illegal Fishing and Ocean Crimes at UN Conference
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Nice, France – Liberia has vowed to crack down on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, while championing global transparency and accountability in its marine governance. The announcement came on Tuesday, June 10 as the Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. addressed a high-profile side
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South Korea’s Make Group Delegation in Monrovia to Advance Strategic Maritime Infrastructure Investments
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Monrovia, Liberia — A high-level delegation from South Korea’s Make Group, led by Chairman James Juhee Han, visited the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) headquarters in Monrovia Wednesday, June 4, 2025, seeking to advance plans to invest in the West African nation’s maritime sector. The delegation presented assessment reports identifying Grand Bas
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LiMA Supports Liberia's Bid for non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council
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The Liberia Maritime Authority stands in full support of Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. This campaign represents more than just seeking a position at the table; it embodies Liberia’s commitment to championing peace, justice, and security, not just for our own people, but for all of humanity. We believ
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Liberia Launches Bid for Category-A IMO Council Seat, Urges Global Backing
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Liberia has officially launched its campaign to secure re-election to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, a prestigious position reserved for the world’s ten most influential maritime nations. Home to one of the world’s largest and most respected ship registries, Liberia aims to reaffirm its commitment to shaping gl
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Liberia Champions Gender Equality at Sea: Commissioner Lighe, Sr. Calls for Bold Reforms on 2025 Women in Maritime Day
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As Liberia joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2025 International Day for Women in Maritime under the global theme “An Ocean of Opportunities for Women” Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr. reaffirms his commitment to measurable action. In his address, he issues a powerful call to move beyond symbolic recognition tow
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Liberia Settles Fully it 2025 IMO Dues
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(Dispatch, Liberia Permanent Mission to IMO, Wednesday, April 23, 2025). The Republic of Liberia has once again demonstrated its leadership at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by fully settling its 2025 contributions amounting to £5.5 million (US$7.1 million). This payment represents Liberia’s assessed share of the IMO’s £37.5 million
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LiMA Launches Service Delivery Charter to Boost Transparency and Accountability
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The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) proudly unveils its Service Delivery Charter (SDC) in line with H.E. President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.'s Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS). This SDC reaffirms our commitment to efficient, transparent, and citizen-centered service delivery in the Liberian maritime sector. It outlines the standards, timelines, and expectations that guide our interactions with stakeholders, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement in all that we do. Explore our services and stay informed! See full document here: https://lima.gov.lr/index.php/resources/document-publications/22-lima-service-delivery-charter/file
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Liberia Maritime Authority Engages South Korea’s Make Group to Advance Strategic Maritime Infrastructure Projects
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Seoul, South Korea — The Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., held high-level discussions on Thursday with executives of Make Group in Seoul, South Korea. The meeting, held at Make Group’s corporate office in Seoul, focused on plans for the construction of a dry dock facility in Liberia, the
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