[Liberian Observer] Liberia's maritime dominance has long been measured in tonnage. As home to the world's largest ship registry by gross tonnage, the country commands influence at the International Maritime Organization and plays an outsized role in global shipping regulation. But for Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Z. Lighe of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), the next frontier is closer to home: turning maritime strength into faster trade flows, stronger small businesses, and a more competitive coastal economy.