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Supporting Compliance in Offshore Operations
The crossroads between regulatory compliance and innovative operations can be complex, complicated, and feel burdensome. Grounded in the philosophy that statutory compliance should enable, rather than constrain, offshore performance, the Marshall Islands Continue reading...
PSC Meetings Continue to Strengthen Communication and Cooperation
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s Fleet Operations team works closely with owners and operators to support compliant operation of the RMI fleet worldwide. While nautical inspectors often meet face-to-face with local port State control Continue reading...
Highlights from the 2025 Nautical Inspector Seminars in Roosendaal and Mumbai
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry continues its commitment to excellence in maritime safety and compliance through its global nautical inspector seminars. In the second half of 2025, the RMI Registry’s global maritime personnel hosted Continue reading...
Leadership, Service, and Heart: Baron Bigler Celebrates 35 Years
Leadership can come in many forms. For 35 years Baron Bigler has stood out among his peers as a leader with heart. Baron oversees the full spectrum of The Trust Company of the Marshall Islands, Inc. (TCMI) activities from his office in Majuro. TCMI Continue reading...
RMI Supports Union Maritime's New LR2 Tankers with WindWings® Propulsion Technology
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry continues to play a leading role in driving real-world innovation across the maritime industry. In July 2025, Union Maritime announced it had partnered with BAR Technologies to deploy the first large-scale Continue reading...
Training at the Core of the 2025 Annapolis Nautical Inspector Seminar
To maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance fleet wide, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry hosts seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities for team members and Registry stakeholders. In August 2025, Continue reading...
Enhancing Global Maritime Security Through Cooperation
Over the past decade, the maritime industry has shown remarkable adaptability — navigating shifting global markets, a pandemic and its aftermath, and volatile geopolitical challenges worldwide. Responsible for providing technical and administrative Continue reading...
Piraeus Office Connects with Future Maritime Leaders
Facing a critical shortage of skilled maritime professionals, stakeholders engaged in the maritime industry are raising awareness of maritime career opportunities. The Piraeus office of International Registries, Inc. (IRI) has taken advantage of regional Continue reading...
RMI Delegates Change Leadership Roles at IMO
As an active participant at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) delegation engages in the work of all the major IMO committee and sub-committee meetings. Individuals from the RMI Maritime Administrator Continue reading...
Efforts Continue to Raise Awareness of Enclosed Space Entry Risks
Tom Jenkins, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”), participated in the fourth Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop at Oil Companies International Continue reading...

