Historic 8th AAMA Confab Climaxes Today -Liberia Deepens Healthy Ties with Big Maritime Partners

MONROVIA – Liberia’s maritime sector, well known and well respected globally, has added new features – a significant milestone with the conclusion of the 8th Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference in Monrovia. The landmark gathering, which brought together over 200 delegates from more than 40 countries, has generated a plethora of commitments and partnerships aimed at strengthening Liberia’s maritime industry and advancing Africa’s collective voice in international shipping. As the conference comes to a close today, Liberia is poised to reap a myriad of benefits, including increased investment, capacity building, and enhanced international cooperation, solidifying its role as a maritime diplomacy hub and signaling its ambitions to become a leading force in Africa’s blue economy. The Analyst reports.

The 8th Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference is being concluded in Monrovia, marking a significant milestone for Liberia’s maritime sector.

The Conference is culminating today in Monrovia, after bringing together over 200 delegates from more than 40 countries.

It is aimed to strengthen partnerships with regional and international bodies, align African maritime policies, and develop cooperative initiatives to address cross-border maritime issues.

This landmark gathering is a first of its kind in the history of Africa’s oldest republic, underscoring Liberia’s commitment to maritime cooperation and development.

It was themed “Safeguarding Our Ocean, Promoting Decarbonization in Shipping, and Exploring Africa’s Blue Economy Potential”.

As the conference comes to a close, Liberia is set to reap a myriad of benefits from the historic gathering, sources say.

The Analyst has learned that the event has generated a plethora of commitments from international partners, aimed at strengthening Liberia’s maritime industry and advancing Africa’s collective voice in international shipping.

According to sources, the conference has produced formalized resolutions, declarations, and communiqués that will guide the organization’s roadmap for a sustainable maritime boost.

Some of the key resolutions include commitments to regional strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping, exploring and adopting cleaner fuels, and collaboration on technology and funding mechanisms.

The conference has also seen Liberia strengthen ties with Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Tanzania, with discussions centered on supporting each country’s candidacy for re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, information sharing, capacity building, and broader maritime cooperation.

These partnerships are expected to enhance Liberia’s maritime industry and advance Africa’s collective interests.

The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has emphasized the country’s commitment to partnerships that not only strengthen its own maritime industry but also advance Africa’s collective voice in international shipping.

LiMA officials have maintained that Liberia remains open to partnerships that will solidify its role as a maritime diplomacy hub and signal its ambitions to become a leading force in Africa’s blue economy.

The AAMA Conference has provided a platform for knowledge sharing, strategic discussions, and partnership building, focusing on promoting maritime safety and security, protecting the marine environment, and financing Africa’s blue economy.

The event has brought together maritime regulators, government ministers, industry stakeholders, regional and international organizations.

As the conference comes to a close, Liberia is poised to benefit from the commitments and partnerships forged during the event.

Credible sources say the country’s maritime industry is expected to receive a significant boost, with potential benefits including increased investment, capacity building, and enhanced international cooperation.

High-level talks on the sidelines of the conference have yielded promising results, with Liberia strengthening major maritime partners on the Continent and outside.

The sources said the partnerships are expected to enhance Liberia’s maritime industry and advance Africa’s collective voice in international shipping.

The outcome of the conference is expected to produce actionable roadmaps and frameworks, particularly around decarbonization, governance, and youth/women inclusion. Liberia’s Maritime Authority has emphasized the country’s commitment to partnerships that not only strengthen its own maritime industry but also advance Africa’s collective interests.