LIS Officers Get Advanced Training In Maritime Security
June 1, 2026
MONROVIA: Four officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) have returned to Liberia after successfully completing an advanced maritime security training program organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Ghana.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of maritime law enforcement agencies across the Gulf of Guinea region.
According to a release from the Liberia Immigration Service, three males and one female participated in the Civilian Advanced Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (A-VBSS) Course.
Held at the Naval Training Command from May 18–29, 2026, the training was conducted under UNODC’s Safe Seas for Africa Project, funded by the European Union and implemented through the Global Maritime Crime Programme.
Participants were drawn from several West African nations, including Togo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Senegal.
According to UNODC, the officers were selected based on their exceptional performance during previous basic Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training programs conducted since May 2022.
The advanced course focused on enhancing maritime interdiction skills and strengthening participants’ ability to combat maritime crimes and other transnational security threats.UNODC fully sponsored all participants, covering transportation, accommodation, meals, and related expenses in accordance with United Nations regulations.
The Liberia Immigration Service described the training as a valuable opportunity to further develop the professional competencies of its personnel and enhance national and regional maritime security efforts.
The participation of the four officers underscores the LIS’s ongoing commitment to capacity building and international cooperation aimed at improving border management and maritime security in Liberia.
