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

Seoul, South Korea — The Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., held high-level discussions on Thursday with executives of Make Group in Seoul, South Korea. The meeting, held at Make Group’s corporate office in Seoul, focused on plans for the construction of a dry dock facility in Liberia, the

Busan, South Korea – April 8, 2025 – Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), joined maritime industry leaders in Busan, South Korea, to commemorate the naming of Sea Admiral Monrovia— the latest tanker commissioned by the Greece-based J. Laliotis Maritime Group. The ceremony, held at the K Shipbuildi

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