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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 Delegates Change Leadership Roles at IMO

As an active participant at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) delegation engages in the work of all the major IMO committee and sub-committee meetings. Individuals from the RMI Maritime Administrator Continue reading...

Efforts Continue to Raise Awareness of Enclosed Space Entry Risks

Tom Jenkins, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”), participated in the fourth Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop at Oil Companies International Continue reading...

RMI and Class NK Cooperate on PSC Seminars in Japan

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry hosted two port State control (PSC) seminars in Japan in early March 2025. These seminars, held in Tokyo and Imabari, attracted more than 150 participants and included speakers from the RMI Registry Continue reading...

Looking Internally to Enhance Client Experiences in 2025

IRI President Bill Gallagher explores the year ahead in this 2025 message to clients and colleagues: As 2025 opens, it does not look like a quiet year in shipping. With impending regulatory changes, rapidly approaching decarbonization targets, innovations Continue reading...

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...

RMI Registry Personnel Continues Dialogue with Global Port State Control Authorities

An active dialogue and information sharing with port State control (PSC) authorities around the world is important to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry. As mutual stakeholders in maritime safety, flag State and PSC authorities play significant 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...

Luxury Cruise Market Continues to Expand with SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR

Regent Seven Seas Cruises (hereinafter, “Regent”) took delivery of its sixth vessel, SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR in November 2023. SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR is the first newbuild in three years and is flagged with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). After Continue reading...

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