Tag: Marshall Islands

The RMI published a Safety Bulletin issued by UK MCA, regarding Hwayan Emergency Escape Breathing Devices, that have been found not to fulfill the required rate for delivery of breathing air to the user. The RMI recommends that operators check EEBDs onboard, and if they are found to fall between the affected lot numbers, to contact the manufacturer and undertake an air pressure test.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has received a report that Indian Port State Control has been strictly enforcing Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Standard on ships’ medicine chests. As of today, they will be issuing a Code 17 to vessels that do not comply with the requirement.

In a meeting held in Tonga, on April 24-28, a coalition of Pacific Island and European countries, named “High Ambition Coalition for shipping”, have agreed to cooperate, in order to ensure that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) delivers an ambitious climate deal for shipping.

The Republic of Marshall Islands registry issued a Marine Notice, in order to address the procedures and documentation requirements for RMI-flagged yachts, to obtain and maintain certification, in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Annexes I, IV, V, and VI.

Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, has renewed her country’s calls for the International Maritime Organisation to set a greenhouse gas target for the shipping industry. The call has come following recent news that France is backing proposals for a Mediterranean-wide emissions control zone for shipping.

Republic of the Marshall Islands issued a Marine Safety Advisory, in order to urge operators for compliance with revised Very High Frequency and Global Maritime Distress and Safety System HF Narrow-band Direct Printing channeling requirements.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator issued a Marine Safety note, in order to draw attention to shippers, sailing in Yemen, Southern Red Sea and Bab El Madeb strait. This Ship Security Advisory supersedes No. 02-17 and expires on 24 September 2017.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands announced that is now the second largest registry in the world, in terms of DWT, as its fleet stands at 223,262,177 deadweight tons. In addition, the RMI consists the Greek shipping industry’s leading flag.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry announced the award of Qualship 21 status by the United States Coast Guard to 30 bulk carriers owned and operated by Star Bulk Carriers Corp. The Qualship 21 program provides positive rewards to high quality ships and can only be awarded to vessels sailing under a qualifying flag.

Testing for LSMGO compliance is becoming increasingly prevalent in Emission Control Areas in both the United States and European Union. Thus, the Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued Marine Safety Advisory in order to advise of Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO) fuel oil testing by port States