Monrovia, Liberia – The Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., on Monday, March 3, 2025 delivered an inspiring keynote address at the graduation ceremony of the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute (FSI) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ceremony, held at the C. Cecil Dennis Audito

Thursday, February 27, 2025 Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia and Sierra Leone have taken a significant step toward enhancing maritime governance and regional cooperation by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening their maritime sectors. The agreement, signed today at the headquarters of the Liberia Maritime Authority

Monrovia, Liberia January 30, 2025 - 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 mari

Subject: Authorization Requirement for Vessel Construction and Marine-Related Activities The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), in keeping with its statutory mandate to administer, promote, regulate, and enforce policies, strategies, laws, and regulations for the growth and development of the maritime sector, hereby informs the general public that

Monrovia, Liberia, December 16, 2024 - The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) in collaboration with the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) today opens a three-day National Broad-Based Stakeholders’ Consultation and Final Validation Workshop for Liberia’s National Blue Economy Strategy in Monrovia. The validation w

Marshall City, Liberia — In a landmark achievement for Liberia’s maritime sector, 13 graduates have become the nation first certified Marine Engineer Officers Class-3, marking a new chapter in the country’s global maritime prominence. Held Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI) in Marshall City, the graduation ceremony drew top government officials, maritime stakeholders, and international partners. The event celebrated not just the individual successes of the graduates but a broader vision for Liberia as a leader in global maritime industry. The Certificate of Competence (CoC) program, equips graduates with the technical knowledge and certification to assume critical roles aboard ships, such as Chief Engineer and Second Engineer. This initiative marks a shift in the nation's maritime landscape, positioning Liberia as not only a leading flag state but also a labor-supplying nation for the maritime industry. The Commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., called the occasion transformative. “This moment demonstrates our commitment to making seafaring a viable subsector of Liberia's economy,” he declared. “Today’s graduates are pioneers, paving the way for more Liberians to excel in maritime careers. Liberia is moving beyond being just a flag state—we are becoming a significant labor-supplying state for the global maritime industry.” He urged the graduates to embody integrity and excellence as they embark on their careers as their success is expected to inspire future cadets and reinforce Liberia’s reputation as a nation of maritime excellence. The Liberia Maritime Training Institute is at the heart of this transformation.

Monrovia, Liberia – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has commenced the second phase of its mandatory Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) in Liberia. This follows the recent audit of Liberia's flag state regime conducted in the United States. The audit began on Monday at the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) headquarters in Monrovia, mark

Monrovia – The Regional Maritime University (RMU) continued its Board of Governors’ Meeting in Monrovia on Friday with the Ceremonial  opening, drawing ministers and officials from member states. In attendance were dignitaries including Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport, Mr. Alhaji Fanday Turay, Cameroon’s Minister of Transport, Hon. Jean E

  Monrovia, Liberia — The 32nd Board of Governors meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) officially commenced today, November 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, Liberia. The gathering brings together maritime leaders from the five founding member states—Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Le

Monrovia, October 14, 2024 – The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) in collaboration with the National Port Authority (NPA) today kicked off a five-day workshop to boost Liberia’s oil-spill response preparedness. The workshop, running from October 14-18 at A'la Lagune in Monrovia, aims to strengthen Liberia’s collaboration with international partners to mitigate environmental risks and enhance national capacity for spill prevention and response. Speaking at the opening, Liberia Maritime Authority Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. expressed gratitude to NPA for co-sponsoring the workshop and acknowledged the contributions of various partners and stakeholders, including Anaïs Guillou, GIWACAF Project Manager, Marittima Ltd technical consultants and Facilitators Ms Nicky Cariglia and Julke Brandt. He emphasized the importance of environmental protection and the need for robust preparedness measures. "Oil spills pose a serious threat to our marine environment, coastal communities, and the overall health of our oceans. This workshop is a critical step in strengthening our national capacity to respond effectively," he said.