Final Push for Re-election At 34th IMO Assembly -Liberia Showcases Reasons for Bid, Deposits Instrument
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MONROVIA – Liberia is making a strong bid for re-election to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, showcasing its commitment to global maritime standards and leadership. The country’s delegation, led by Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., is reportedly highlighting Liberia’s influential role in shaping the future of international shipping. The country’s efforts to retain its seat on the IMO Council are driven by its significant contributions to the organization and the global maritime industry. As a founding member of the IMO since 1949, Liberia has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the shipping industry and continues to demonstrate leadership in maritime safety, environmental protection, and governance—which is why all is being done to push its case at the 34th Session of the IMO Assembly. The Analyst reports.
Liberia has joined maritime nations from around the world for the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly, which officially commenced November 24, 2025 at the IMO Headquarters in London.
According to a dispatch, 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 Programme 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 contributing to the advancement of 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 which is the highest decision-making body within the IMO.
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 Category A member of the IMO.
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