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Growth, Community, and 10 Years in Manila

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...

Four Team Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in the First Half of 2025

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...

Global Team Members Gather in Annapolis

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...

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...

Oceania Takes Delivery of Second Allura Class Vessel

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry welcomed Oceania Cruises’ ALLURA to the fleet on 10 July 2025. ALLURA is the eighth Oceania vessel flagged with the RMI, the second ship of Oceania’s Allura class, and sister ship to the VISTA, which Continue reading...

Evaluating and Updating the RMI Yacht Code

The ever evolving and innovative yacht market continues to push the boundaries of design and technology, reimagining yachting for the 21st century. To remain adaptable and flexible, while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety, the Republic 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 Delegation Activities at IMO

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) plays an active role in the work of all the major IMO committee and sub-committee meetings. This active participation gives a voice to owners and operators Continue reading...

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