{"id":17327,"date":"2025-02-21T17:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=17327"},"modified":"2025-02-21T17:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:44:49","slug":"commissioner-lighe-sr-congratulates-iala-secretary-general-on-reelection-pushes-for-full-membership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/commissioner-lighe-sr-congratulates-iala-secretary-general-on-reelection-pushes-for-full-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Commissioner Lighe, Sr. Congratulates IALA Secretary-General on Reelection, Pushes for Full Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/480977352_1073854341451753_2530210020790272206_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17328 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/480977352_1073854341451753_2530210020790272206_n-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/480977352_1073854341451753_2530210020790272206_n-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/480977352_1073854341451753_2530210020790272206_n-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/480977352_1073854341451753_2530210020790272206_n.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/a>The Commissioner\/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., has congratulated Francis Zachariae on his reelection as Secretary-General of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), now recognized as an intergovernmental organization (IGO).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Zachariae secured another term during IALA\u2019s elections held on Thursday, February 20, where 23 Council members, including its Secretary-General, Francis Zachariae were elected. Representing Liberia\u2014the world\u2019s largest open ship registry\u2014Commissioner\/CEO Lighe, Sr. commended Mr. Zachariae\u2019s leadership and reaffirmed Liberia\u2019s commitment to strengthening its relationship with IALA.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During discussions, Commissioner\/CEO Lighe, Sr. expressed Liberia\u2019s desire to transition from an associate member to full membership within the organization. Secretary-General Zachariae outlined that achieving this status requires ratification of the IALA Convention by Liberia\u2019s National Legislature before the instrument is formally deposited with the French government.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commissioner\/CEO Lighe, Sr. pledged to lobby the Liberian Legislature to expedite the ratification process, ensuring the country secures full membership ahead of the next IALA General Assembly in 2027, which is set to take place in India. \u201cWe are going to lobby with the National Legislature to ensure the country\u2019s quest for IALA full membership is ratified,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, Commissioner\/CEO Lighe, Sr. requested an IALA assessment mission to Liberia, citing the need for an updated review of the country\u2019s maritime infrastructure since the last assessment in 2016. He emphasized that such a mission would help enhance Liberia\u2019s domestic navigation safety programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The discussions took place on the sidelines of an official IALA meeting, where Commissioner\/CEO Lighe, Sr. also extended gratitude to the Singaporean Maritime and Port Authority for hosting delegates at a formal dinner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Liberia\u2019s full IALA membership would mark a significant milestone in its maritime sector, further reinforcing its position as a global leader in shipping regulation and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Source : LiMA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Commissioner\/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, Cllr. 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