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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...
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Classification Society Consultative Committee (CSCC) held its annual meeting on 10 December 2025 at DNV’s office in Hamburg, Germany. This year’s CSCC brought together senior technical leaders, Registry representatives, Continue reading...
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...
After a 38-year career in maritime, which includes almost 20 years conducting marine accident investigations, Alan Blume looks forward to his retirement in January 2026. Alan’s career has not only shaped marine safety investigations and procedures, Continue reading...
The Marshall Islands Quality Council (MIQC) is a consultative group of shipowners, managers, industry experts, and leaders that gathers biannually for open dialogue and discussion to enhance Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry operations. Continue reading...
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry held its annual Offshore Advisory Group (OAG) meeting in Houston on 12 November 2025. The OAG annual meeting is an opportunity to bring stakeholders in marine operations, subject matter experts, and Continue reading...
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Registry welcomed the entire Azamara Cruises fleet in November 2025. Azamara Cruises, which specializes in boutique, upscale vessels with destination-immersive itineraries, joins a growing number of Continue reading...
Ten years ago, the Manila office opened to simplify and streamline seafarer documentation production. Starting with a team of four, the office initially served a dozen local crewing agents. After a decade of steady growth, the Manila office of International Continue reading...
Team members are the core of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry. In the first half of 2025, we recognized and celebrated Sandra Menefee (Reston) on her 35-year milestone anniversary; KC Samuel (Majuro) and Scott Sisk (Reston) on their Continue reading...
The Maritime Services Group (MSG) meets throughout the year to review fleet operations, performance, and evaluate progress on strategic goals and projects. In early September, the MSG held its fall meeting in Annapolis, Maryland. IRI President Bill Gallagher, Continue reading...
