Liberia Champions Gender Equality at Sea: Commissioner Lighe, Sr. Calls for Bold Reforms on 2025 Women in Maritime Day

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 toward tangible reforms that empower women across every facet of the maritime industry.

Highlighting LiMA’s ongoing efforts, including increased female enrollment at the Liberia Maritime Training Institute, policy reforms, and strategic partnerships, the Commissioner underscores Liberia’s unwavering commitment to gender equity as both a national priority and a smart investment in the sustainability of the global blue economy.

Read full message here: https://lima.gov.lr/index.php/resources/document-publications/23-message-by-cllr-neto-zarzar-lighe-sr-commissioner-ceo-liberia-maritime-authority-lima-on-the-occasion-of-the-2025-international-day-for-women-in-maritime/file