Technical Support

The RMI Registry is responsible for ensuring the implementation of applicable RMI national maritime laws and IMO codes and conventions to the fullest extent practicable on RMI flagged vessels. Such application is carried out within the guidelines and requirements provided by the RMI Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) through the MI-300. All MI-300 documents can be downloaded together here.

Technical Support:

• Provide expertise on technical matters, such as those relating to naval architecture and marine engineering in accordance with national regulations, and conventions and regulations adopted by the RMI.
• Evaluate requests for exemptions, equivalences, dispensations, and survey extensions
• Assess noxious substances in conjunction with evaluating Tripartite Agreements
• Maintain liaison with, and oversight of, Classification Societies and other Recognized Organizations
• Monitor and participate in technical discussions at the IMO
• Provide support on port State control matters and during casualty investigations
• Carry out the technical vetting of vessels seeking registration with the RMI
• Promulgate Marine Notices and Technical Circulars

Resources

Global technical support is available 24/7 through a network of local offices in the following three geographical divisions:

• Region I – encompassing the Far East and Australia
• Region II
  • Region IIA – North Europe, Baltic, and Central/South Africa
  • Region IIB – Mediterranean, Black Sea, and North Africa
  • Region IIC – United Arab Emirates and Indian Subcontinent
• Region III – encompassing North and South America

For assistance regarding all technical inquiries, contact technical@register-iri.com.