2 September 2026
Milestone Anniversaries in the First Half of 2026
Managing Partner Clay Maitland marked two extraordinary milestones this spring; his 50th anniversary with International Registries, Inc. (IRI)...
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2 September 2026
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...
28 August 2026
A Snapshot of the RMI Registry
Despite geopolitical uncertainty, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Registry achieved notable milestones in the first half of 2026. As of Clarksons Research's World Fleet Monitor Volume 17, No. 8 published in August 2026, the RMI Registry Continue reading...
News category: Registry Update
24 August 2026
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...
6 August 2026
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...
News category: 2026-1 Registry Updates, Registry Update, Industry Insight, Industry Involvement, Latest News
1 July 2026
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...
News category: 2026-1 Regional Office News, Regional Office News, Registry Update, Industry Insight, Latest News
24 June 2026
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...
22 May 2026
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...
5 May 2026
Coalition Building for Safer Vessel Operation
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) investigates all marine casualties and marine incidents, compiles data for analysis, drafts Marine Safety Advisories, and publishes findings of very serious Continue reading...
24 April 2026
IRI Hosts Inaugural ISSF North America Meeting
In March 2026, International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) hosted the first Informal Ship Security Forum (ISSF) North America meeting. ISSF gathers senior security and shipping industry professionals from across the commercial, energy, and Continue reading...
31 March 2026
On His Golden Anniversary: Clay Maitland Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marine Society of the City of New York
Managing Partner Clay Maitland marked two extraordinary milestones this spring; his 50th anniversary with International Registries, Inc. (IRI) and its predecessor company, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marine Society of the City of New York. Leaders Continue reading...
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28 August 2026
A Snapshot of the RMI Registry
Managing Partner Clay Maitland marked two extraordinary milestones this spring; his 50th anniversary with International Registries, Inc. (IRI)...
News category: Registry Update
24 August 2026
Building Trust in a Global Maritime Hub: Shawn Tan Reflects on 20 Years with IRI
Managing Partner Clay Maitland marked two extraordinary milestones this spring; his 50th anniversary with International Registries, Inc. (IRI)...
6 August 2026
OAG Meets in Rio de Janeiro
Managing Partner Clay Maitland marked two extraordinary milestones this spring; his 50th anniversary with International Registries, Inc. (IRI)...
News category: 2026-1 Registry Updates, Registry Update, Industry Insight, Industry Involvement, Latest News
1 July 2026
Investing in Education, Training, and the Future of Shipping
Managing Partner Clay Maitland marked two extraordinary milestones this spring; his 50th anniversary with International Registries, Inc. (IRI)...
News category: 2026-1 Regional Office News, Regional Office News, Registry Update, Industry Insight, Latest News
24 June 2026
20 Years of Growth and Industry Transformation in Dalian
Managing Partner Clay Maitland marked two extraordinary milestones this spring; his 50th anniversary with International Registries, Inc. (IRI)...
