London – The Liberian mission to the International Maritime Organization based in
London, the United Kingdom, continues to make strides to lift Liberia’s image amongst member countries of the IMO.
Under the watch of Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the International
Maritime Organization Ambassador Robert Wilmot Kpadeh, Liberia’s mission has
gained real recognition with the selection of the West African country to host the
2025 8 the Annual Conference and General Assembly of the Association of the African
Maritime Administration (AAMA).
That decision to select Liberia for the all-powerful conference was made at the 7th
AAMA Conference following a powerful presentation by the Liberian team at the
conference headed by Ambassador Kpadeh.
Amid these achievements, the Liberian delegation continues to push for more on the
global scene.
On Monday, Liberia, through the Permanent Mission to the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) officially deposited the Note Verbale from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Republic of Liberia, declaring Liberia’s bid for reelection to the
Council of IMO during elections at the 34th Assembly session of the Organization
in December 2025.
Ambassador Robert Wilmot Kpadeh, Liberia’s Permanent Representation to IMO,
at the head of a three-man delegation, presented the instrument to the Legal
Department at the Headquarters of the IMO in London today, Monday, 16 December
2024, at 12:15 noon.
The Liberia Permanent Representation to IMO mentioned the importance of the
deposit and mentioned in a release that it officially marks the beginning of a vigorous
campaign to get Liberia re-elected to category A of the International Maritime
The organization has a 40-member council that has been elected to the 33rd assembly in 2023.
“Ambassador Kpadeh stressed the importance of the deposit, stating this officially
kick-start Liberia’s vigorous campaign to get re-elected to Category A of the IMO
40-member Council having been elected at the 33rd Assembly session in 2023.”
Ambassador Robert Wilmot Kpadeh said.
“Through this instrument, the Government of Liberia is highlighting Liberia’s
important role in the work of the IMO as a founding member and an important
contributor to the budget of the organization.” He noted.
A statement from the Liberian Permanent Mission said the country does not only
pride itself on being the leading and enviable flagship registry, but the country
continues to demonstrate leadership in the realm of international shipping, in all
dimensions.
“Liberia does not only pride itself on being the leading and enviable flagship
registry, but the country continues to demonstrate leadership in the realm of
international shipping, in all dimensions.” He furthered.
According to the statement, Ambassador Robert Kpadeh emphasized that at the level
of the IMO, Liberia is profoundly proud to be chairing the all-important Marine
Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) under the erudite leadership of Dr.
Harry Conway, Liberia’s Alternate Permanente Representative while sponsoring or
co-sponsoring important proposals to keep international shipping safe and secure.
He said, Liberia therefore believes it deserves to retain its seat on the Council of the
IMO.
In a related development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official
circular calling on all foreign missions, line ministries and agencies of the
Government of Liberia to support the country’s bid for re-election to the IMO
Council informing that this is a matter of national obligation and pride that requires
all hands-on deck.
