Tag: Marshall Islands

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

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued technical circular to promulgate the RMI Maritime Administrator policies on the BWM Convention, specifically with respect to the early renewal survey of the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry participated in a discussion coordinated by MARTECMA in Athens. The main topic of the discussion was the BWM Convention and the forthcoming IMO MEPC’s 70th Session to be held in London from 24-28 October 2016.