Africa-Press – Liberia. Liberia has joined maritime nations from around the world for the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly, which officially commenced today, November 24, 2025, at the IMO Headquarters in London.
The high-level Assembly brings together all IMO member states to deliberate on critical issues shaping the future of global shipping, maritime safety, environmental protection, and the governance of the international maritime sector.
This year’s Assembly places strong emphasis on the approval of the IMO Work Program and Budget for 2026–2027; the election of 40 members to the IMO Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, and the adoption of key resolutions related to maritime safety, port State control, the survey and inspection regime, and strengthened implementation of IMO instruments.
Speaking at the opening of the conference, the Head of the Liberian Delegation and Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. reaffirmed Liberia’s longstanding commitment to upholding global maritime standards and advancing a safer, greener, and more efficient international shipping sector.
Commissioner Lighe also reminded global maritime leaders of Liberia’s bid for re-election to Category A of the IMO Council, the IMO’s highest decision-making body.
He emphasized that Liberia’s continued presence in Category A reflects the nation’s influential role as one of the world’s leading maritime administrations.
Additionally, Liberia will host its final campaign with 150 delegates expected to attend.
At the reception, Liberia will showcase why it should be re-elected on Friday, November 28, 2025, as a Category A member of the IMO.
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