We begin 2026 in a period of heightened uncertainty. Rapidly shifting geopolitics, pending regulatory changes, and evolving enforcement activities have added complexity to decision-making and planning. In some ways, the path forward is clouded. And yet, amid this uncertainty, the Marshall Islands Registry can offer a measure of certainty.

This confidence is rooted in our long-term commitment to providing quality and timely services to the Marshall Islands-flagged fleet. Internally, we have a strong, experienced, and highly qualified team which is unmatched anywhere in the world. Spread across 28 offices globally, our professionals represent the best and brightest in the industry, and our knowledge and experience are freely accessible to all our clients. With more than 450 full-time marine safety, security, registration, radio, technical, seafarer documentation, corporate, and administrative professionals, including specialized technical teams focused on renewables, oil and gas, cruise and yachts, our collective expertise extends well beyond what any other flag State can offer. Our support is not confined to any one region of the world and not confined to business hours. Our team answers the phone around the clock, ensuring that clients are never left waiting—or wondering—when they can receive reliable support. Through the depth of our team, our geographic diversity, and our accessibility, we offer clients certainty in uncertain times.

This certainty is particularly critical as the industry navigates the growing tension between trade and security. By expansion of our trade compliance team, which is on the front line of entry into the registry, alongside our maritime security team, and through active participation in global maritime security and intelligence groups, we remain informed and ready to provide real-time guidance and intelligence. It also gives our clients access to the global resources and relationships we rely on to further reduce risk.

I’ve heard people comment that there is not a major maritime event without representatives from the RMI Registry; some even sigh about how frequently we highlight our outstanding safety record. But our presence and visibility are intentional. Our focus on compliance and safety is deliberate. Our excellent safety record is the result of our purposeful, long-term commitment to building a safe and compliant fleet. We invest time in travel, training, and relationship-building because relationships matter—because our owners and operators matter, because our seafarers matter, and because access to reliable information, real-time to resources, and rapid responses can make all the difference as we face uncertainty ahead.