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.

Monrovia, Liberia, October 8, 2024 – The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) is exploring a new partnership with the European Union (EU) aimed at enhancing port safety and security in the country. Commissioner Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., Tuesday, October 8, 2024 held discussions with an expert mission from the French and Belgian Technical Cooperation agencies: Expertise France and Enabel, to potentially integrate Liberia's seaports into an EU-funded project on port safety. The proposed project would focus on building Liberia’s capacity in cybersecurity, handling dangerous goods, and enhancing Port State Control personnel capabilities—key areas identified by LiMA as critical to maintaining the country’s maritime security. Liberia is a major maritime stakeholder globally and within the Gulf of Guinea region. During the meeting, Commissioner Lighe, Sr. emphasized Liberia’s eagerness to strengthen its maritime security infrastructure. "The support of the European Union through this new project would prove pivotal to our vision for the safety of seagoing activities," he said. He also highlighted LiMA’s strategic goal of increasing Liberia’s representation at the World Maritime University (WMU), seeking more opportunities for young Liberians to benefit from advanced maritime education.

Beijing, China – September 25, 2024 – The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) reaffirmed its dedication to advancing sustainable maritime transport at the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2024 (GSTF-2024) hosted by the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China in Beijing under the theme, "Sustainable Transport: Connecting the World through Logistics". Addressing the GSTF-2024 on Wednesday, Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., emphasized Liberia’s pivotal role in the global maritime sector and outlining the nation's commitment to enhancing sustainability in international shipping. In his speech, Commissioner Lighe, Sr. expressed his appreciation to the People’s Republic of China for its enduring partnership, particularly through the recent renewal of the Liberia-China Maritime Transport Agreement. This bilateral agreement is expected to further strengthen cooperation and ties between the two nations, advancing sustainable maritime trade and fostering economic growth. He highlighted that 80% of global trade is facilitated by maritime transport, underscoring its indispensable role in maintaining global commerce. He called for the international maritime community to adopt energy-efficient technologies and promote the use of alternative fuels to reduce environmental impacts. “Sustainable transport requires us to move people and goods without depleting the natural resources of our environment,” said Commissioner Lighe, Sr. “This means deploying energy-efficient technologies across all modes of transport, especially in the maritime sector, which remains the most efficient and essential to global trade.”

Beijing, China – Liberia and China have signed a Maritime Transport Agreement following high-level bilateral talks between the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) delegation, led by Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., and the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China. The signing ceremony, which took place in Beijing, marks a milestone in the partnership between the two nations. Both Liberia and China emphasized the importance of maritime transport to their socio-economic development and affirmed their commitment to fostering stronger ties in the sector.

According to a dispatch issued by the Permanent Mission this evening, The Liberia Permanent Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) London, United Kingdom has had a high-level meeting with the Officials of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on tackling the issue of "dark fleets" or "shadow fleets" in the realm of international shipping.