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Milestone Anniversaries in the First Half of 2026
Three IRI team members celebrated their 20th anniversaries in the first half of 2026, each marking two decades of dedication, expertise, and service across key areas of the organization. These milestones highlight the range of experience and knowledge Continue reading...
Building Trust in a Global Maritime Hub: Shawn Tan Reflects on 20 Years with IRI
Twenty years ago, Shawn Tan joined the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s Singapore office during a remarkable period of growth; not only for the regional team and the Marshall Islands Registry, but also Singapore’s maritime industry. “The Continue reading...
OAG Meets in Rio de Janeiro
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry held an Offshore Advisory Group (OAG) meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in late July 2026. OAG meetings gather stakeholders in marine operations, subject matter experts, and RMI Registry representatives Continue reading...
Investing in Education, Training, and the Future of Shipping
The longstanding maritime tradition of passing knowledge and skills from one mariner to the next has sustained the industry since its inception. Although modern seafarers use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital solutions, Continue reading...
20 Years of Growth and Industry Transformation in Dalian
Over the past two decades, China’s shipping industry has undergone a remarkable transformation into a dominant global force in shipping. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, both the Dalian office and Captain Ming Chen have witnessed this transformation Continue reading...
MIQC Gathers for First Meeting of 2026
In May 2026, the Marshall Islands Quality Council (MIQC) gathered in London for its first meeting of the year. A consultative group of shipowners, ship managers, attorneys, and industry leaders, the MIQC gathers biannually to discuss current events and Continue reading...
A New Look for the RMI Certificate of Goodstanding
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registrar of Corporations has changed the look of the standard hard copy Certificate of Goodstanding to ensure visual consistency and uniform alignment with the electronic Certificate of Goodstanding. As of 4 Continue reading...
CSG Meets in Reston
Focused on strengthening its ‘One Team’ culture, IRI’s Corporate Services Group (CSG) held its annual meeting at IRI’s Reston headquarters in March 2026. The CSG, formalized in 2019, is a cooperative group of corporate team members from across Continue reading...
MSG Holds First Meeting of 2026
The RMI Registry’s Maritime Services Group (MSG) met in Orlando, Florida for the first meeting of 2026. Comprised of team members representing maritime operations, adjacent departments, and the regional offices, the MSG meets throughout the year to Continue reading...
RMI Registry Hosts Nautical Inspector Seminar in Piraeus
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry continued its commitment to professional development and operational excellence with its first Nautical Inspector (NI) Seminar of 2026. The two-day program, hosted by the Piraeus Office in early February, Continue reading...

