MONROVIA-Authorities of the Liberia Maritime Authority are within the midst of large preparations for the eighth Convention of the Affiliation of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA), which Liberia is internet hosting this month, October.
Dubbed ‘huge convention’ and beneath the theme “Safeguarding Our Ocean, Selling Decarbonization in Transport, Exploring Africa’s Blue Financial system Potential,” it’s anticipated to run from September 30 to October 3, 2025.
The occasion will carry collectively African ministers, maritime directors, worldwide companions, the non-public sector, and business leaders.
Authorities say discussions will give attention to selling and enhancing maritime security and safety, safety of the marine surroundings, financing and governance for Africa’s blue financial system, and strengthening the continent’s position in international commerce.
The convention which can also be being held beneath the auspices of the LMA goals to deal with present challenges and discover rising alternatives inside Africa’s maritime business.
The LMA contends that it’ll function a platform not just for sharing data and experiences but in addition for participating in strategic discussions that may form the way forward for Africa’s maritime sector.
“It can determine priorities for collaboration, partnership, capability growth, and financing, according to the resolutions of the seventh AAMA Convention and Basic Meeting held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2024,” an LMA assertion mentioned.
The Commissioner/CEO of the LMA, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., described the upcoming convention as “a milestone occasion that may reshape Africa’s maritime future.”
He added: “With Africa’s oceans and seas holding limitless potential, the eighth AAMA Convention will present a platform for actionable options that align with international commitments whereas advancing Africa’s strategic development as envisaged by the African Union Built-in Maritime Technique 2050.”
AAMA is the umbrella physique of governmental establishments liable for maritime affairs throughout the African continent.
It promotes cooperation with the view of harmonizing insurance policies and rules, capability growth and coaching, in addition to the car for harnessing Africa’s blue financial system.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been within the career for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media shops together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Occasions, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
