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Christina V Receives IMO Bravery at Sea Award
Captain Leo Malunes Sacmar Jr. and the crew of the bulk carrier CHRISTINA V, managed by Alexandria Shipping (Hellas) S.A., received special commendation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly for their role in the rescue of 145 migrants Continue reading...
2024 Classification Society Consultative Committee Meets in Athens
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s annual Classification Society Consultative Committee (CSCC) meeting was held on 5 December 2024 in Athens, Greece. Recognized Organizations (ROs) from around the world were present. RMI representatives Continue reading...
Technical Department Provides Essential Support to RMI’s Quality Fleet
The next time you are buried under emails, consider this – the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator’s (the “Administrator’s”) Technical Team receives more than 400 emails a day requesting technical support and assistance Continue reading...
The Maritime Services Group Meets in Reston
The Maritime Services Group (MSG) met at the Reston headquarters of International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) in October 2024 for the final MSG meeting of the year. IRI President Bill Gallagher and Chief Maritime Officer Simon Bonnett opened Continue reading...
Internal Transitions and Expansions Support Client Services
International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries, has recently transitioned and restructured resources. This restructuring Continue reading...
Global Seminars Strengthen Relationships and Increase Understanding
Changes across the maritime industry have resulted in an increasingly complex operating environment. To help stay abreast of changes, discuss opportunities and challenges, and provide a platform for information sharing and innovative thinking, four seminars Continue reading...
RMI Flags Two Dual-fuel LNG Car Carriers
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Registry celebrated the naming of LIAO HE KOU and MIN JIANG KOU, two 7,500 space dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in July 2024. The vessels are operated by COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Continue reading...
RMI Registry Reaches 1,000 Registered Yachts
In July 2024, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry achieved a new milestone upon reaching 1,000 registered yachts. International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the RMI Registry, Continue reading...
A Nexus of Global Shipping: Celebrating 20 Years in Shanghai
Broadening to support and enhance client services, International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry, chose to expand in Asia in 2004 by opening Continue reading...
Hans Krijger’s Two Decades of Perspective
As Hans Krijger celebrates his 20th anniversary at International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) he is struck by how much the industry has changed in the last two decades. Hans joined IRI in 2004 as a Nautical Inspector after nearly 15 years Continue reading...

