Liberia pays £5.95 million to global maritime body
The payment makes Liberia the International Maritime Organization's largest financial contributor.
Liberia paid £5,946,633 to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on November 6, 2026, reinforcing its position as the organization’s largest financial contributor. Maritime Commissioner Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. presented a symbolic cheque for the amount to IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez in London. This payment accounts for approximately 15 percent of the IMO’s annual operational budget.
Commissioner Lighe stated that the timely payment underscores Liberia’s commitment to the IMO and its programs. He emphasized that Liberia takes its obligations to the organization as a serious national responsibility, especially given its influence in the international maritime industry. Secretary-General Dominguez expressed appreciation for Liberia's prompt financial fulfillment and its active participation in the IMO’s technical working groups and council deliberations.
Dominguez also recognized Liberia’s contribution beyond finances, describing its representation as effective and highly engaged in advancing the IMO’s mandate. Liberia has consistently maintained an influential presence within the IMO, reflecting the country’s strategic importance to international shipping through its extensive ship registry. Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the IMO, Ambassador Robert Wilmot Kpadeh, accompanied Commissioner Lighe.