Monrovia, Oct. 1 -- For the first time in its maritime history, Liberia is playing host to the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA). The four-day event, taking place at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, brings together maritime leaders and experts from across Africa under the theme: "Safeguarding Our Ocean, Promoting Decarbonization in Shipping, and Exploring Africa's Blue Economy Potential."

The opening session was headlined by Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., Commissioner and CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, who expressed pride in Liberia's historic role in global maritime governance and leadership. Despite Liberia's prominence in international shipping, this ...