Paynesville, Liberia, July 2, 2025 — The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) officially honored 22 staff members retiring from public service in a ceremony held at Paynesville City Hall on Wednesday. The event brought together senior government officials, staff, and the families of the retirees, who were acknowledged for their decades of servic

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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