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Changing Pilot Transfer Arrangements May Impact Yacht Design and Architecture
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has published Yacht Technical Circular (YTC)-18 on upcoming amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/23 and the IMO performance standards for pilot transfer arrangements. Entering into force on Continue reading...
Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership: RMI’s Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) Program
Ten years ago, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry launched the Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) program. This bold program reshaped the yachting landscape, building a new framework that allowed yacht owners to enjoy both private use and the Continue reading...
RMI Yacht Code 2026 Now Available
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Yacht Code 2026 (the “Code”), is now available. The newly updated Code reflects lessons learned and best practices developed in recent years, while aligning with revised instruments from the International 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...
Yacht Meetings Highlight Partnerships and Industry Collaborations
Focused on continually improving safe yacht operation, International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry, hosted three important yacht focused 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...
2024 Annual Yacht Meeting Strengthens Global Yacht Presence
IRI’s 2024 Annual Yacht Meeting was held in Fort Lauderdale in late February. The Annual Yacht Meeting serves as a platform for the global yacht team and supportive departments to share information, address strategic goals and objectives, and update Continue reading...
RMI Yacht Program Continues to Push the Boundaries
The yacht industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace and technical innovation toward alternative energies and energy optimization is pushing the boundaries of the industry. This period of rapid innovation requires a pragmatic approach from both Classification Continue reading...
Cooperation and Opportunity – 15 Years in Geneva
For centuries, Geneva has served as a global trading and financial hub, dominating commodity trading and financial markets throughout Europe. In 2008, International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) was strategically building a decentralized network Continue reading...
Republic of the Marshall Islands Yacht Code Supports the Building of Expedition Yachts
Dutch shipyard Leapher Yachts will bring three newbuild custom expedition yachts to the market in 2025, each built to Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Yacht Code standards. The first yacht, a 60.5-meter superyacht, celebrated its first major construction Continue reading...

