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IRI Hosts Nautical Inspector Seminar in Manila

The Manila office of International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) held a Nautical Inspector (NI) Seminar in March 2023. The three-day seminar, hosted by Leo Bolivar, Country Manager - The Philippines, brought together NIs and stakeholders from Continue reading...

Flag and Class Cooperation

As the largest quality registry in the world, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry works with International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) members to ensure excellent service and support. “We are responsible for having Continue reading...

Appointed Representative and Aviation Inspection Body Annual Meeting

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry hosted its Appointed Representatives (AR) and Aviation Inspection Bodies (AIBs) annual meeting and training event in person in the Netherlands this week. Discussion topics included regulatory matters, Continue reading...

Furthering Relationships with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

It has been said many times before, the maritime industry is one built upon working relationships. It is a matter of gaining an understanding of the perspective, needs, challenges, and direction of other facets of the industry that allows the Republic Continue reading...

Looking at Redomiciliation: An Interview with Republic of the Marshall Islands Licensed Attorney Jonathan Silver

International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) recently sat down with Jonathan Silver, Partner at Watson Farley & Williams LLP (WFW) to discuss redomiciliation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). An RMI Licensed Attorney, Jonathan Continue reading...

Supporting Vessel Compliance

One of the most important roles a flag State can play is to support owners and operators in their efforts to comply with national and international rules and regulations. Since March 2020, maintaining a regular inspection regime has been challenging. Continue reading...

10th Annual Offshore Advisory Group Meeting a Success

International Registries, Inc. (IRI)/The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry held its 10th annual Offshore Advisory Group (OAG) meeting virtually in December 2021. Rear Admiral Kevin S. Cook, United States Coast Guard (Retired) moderated the Continue reading...

Thanos Theocharis to Chair IMO’s Working Group on the Revision of the Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors

One of the objectives of the work conducted at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is safe vessel operations, whether to protect human life, the marine environment, or vessels themselves. The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry aligns Continue reading...

Captain Sanjay Maini Interviewed for TradeMaker Magazine

IRI's Captain Sanjay Maini, Country Head, India, was interviewed for the cover story of the November 2021 edition of TradeMaker magazine.  Click here or the image below to read the article. Continue reading...

Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion Joint Industry Project Moves into Phase 2

With decarbonization goals looming, the industry continues to investigate and develop sustainable methods for powering vessels. The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator is a participant in the second phase of the Wind Assisted Continue reading...

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