SLMA Engages at the 8th Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference in Liberia
The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) has joined maritime leaders and stakeholders from across the continent at the 8th Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference, currently being held in Monrovia, Liberia, from September 30 to October 3, 2025.
This year’s conference, held under the theme: “Safeguarding Our Ocean, Promoting Decarbonization in Shipping, Exploring Africa’s Blue Economy Potential”, brings together heads of maritime administrations, policymakers, industry experts, and development partners to deliberate on Africa’s key maritime challenges and identify actionable solutions.
The gathering reflects the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2025 focus and is strategically aligned with Africa’s 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS 2050); a long-term framework designed to unlock the continent’s vast blue economy potential. Unlike traditional conferences, this year’s AAMA aims to move beyond presentations by fostering working group sessions, practical knowledge-sharing, and the development of concrete roadmaps for strengthening maritime safety, security, environmental protection, capacity development, trade facilitation, and sustainable financing mechanisms.
On the sidelines of the conference, the Director General/CEO of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola, met with the Executive Director of SLMA Dr. Daniel Kaitibi, for a high-level bilateral discussion. The engagement focused on deepening conversations around maritime security, enhancing bilateral cooperation, and promoting regional collaboration to address common challenges within the Gulf of Guinea and the wider West African maritime domain.
SLMA’s participation underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to regional cooperation, sustainable ocean governance, and the promotion of innovative solutions for Africa’s maritime development.
