Monrovia, Liberia - Despite the avalanche of Covid-19 and the advent of the new variant- Delta virus that are taking the world by storm, supply chains and global commerce remain intact. Thanks to the bravery of Seafarers who are the real anchors behind the smooth operations of marine transportation. We can not thank them enough for these heroic contributions as Liberia joins other Maritime nations to observe the Day of the Seafarer on June 25, 2021.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberia Maritime Authority informs the public, including maritime stakeholders, that the recent arrival of the Italian Frigate—RIZZO - at the Freeport of Monrovia was part of a maritime collaboration involving LiMA, the Armed Forces of Liberia and the Italian Navy.

The Declaration demands the protection of seafarers in the Gulf of Guinea as well as greater international cooperation in combatting piracy activity. Monrovia, Liberia  – As part of a global coalition of maritime stakeholders, the Liberian Registry has proudly signed on as a signatory to the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy.

Washington – The Liberia Maritime Authority is proud to have engaged former US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Rep. Ed Royce, in order to have him serve as a policy advisor on the Liberian program.

Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia is the second largest shipping registry in the world, renowned for its first class service delivery in the maritime industry but the country still lags behind in ensuring that Liberians are competitive in the maritime labor market as seafarers especially on vessels flying the country’s flag.

The Liberian Registry announced it has become the first ship registry to sign onto the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change, joining over 300 maritime organizations in a global call to action to end the crew change crisis caused by COVID-19.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberia Maritime Authority (“LiMA”) clarifies a recent publication alleging that the United States has recently imposed sanctions on several Liberian-registered shipping companies. LiMA rejects this information which is misleading and inaccurate.

Since 2010, Liberia has made significant strides in maintaining ISPS compliance within our port facilities, including port concession. The Contracting Government (Liberia) through the Office of the Designated Authority (DA) continues to institute measures and procedures as well as develop policies that are consistent with our ISPS program and international best practices.

  The Authorities of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) wish to clarify and inform the general public that the October 15, 2018 Advisory given to the US Coast Guard by the US Department of Homeland Security regarding restrictions of vessels entering US waters from certain ports in several countries including Liberia is not a downgrade of our port operations in any respect and only relate to compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code issued by IMO in 2002 which became effective in 2004.

The 19th Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Regional Maritime University based in Accra, Ghana took place in Monrovia from March 20th to 23rd, 2018 at the Bella Cassa Hotel. The Board of Governors is the highest decision making body of the University structure with powers to approve staffing/HR proposals, budget, new academic programs as well as conclude agreements between the University and other institutions/individuals. It comprises the heads of Transport Ministries and Maritime Administrations of the Member Countries - Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.