Tag: Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands flag registry published the final report on the loss of the Stellar Banner, the very large ore carrier (VLOC) that grounded off Ponta da Madiera, Brazil in 2020. 

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator released a guidance focused on the Application of MARPOL, ANNEX II to offshore support vessels.

The Republic of the Marshall Island (RMI) Maritime Administrator established the expectations for the repatriation of seafarers due to COVID-19.

As reported in the recently published USCG 2019 Annual Report, the Republic of Marshall Islands has been recognized as on the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) QUALSHIP 21 roster for the period 1 July 2020-30 June 2021.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) provides information regarding the inspection protocols effective during the COVID-19 pandemic for RMI-flagged vessels, announcing that a Temporary Alternative Inspection Protocol (TAIP) will now meet the Administrator’s inspection requirements.

The Republic of Marshall Islands issued a marine safety advisory concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, urging vessels calling in affected ports to be cautious and informs that they are focusing on the efficient implementation of seafarer employment agreements, as much as possible, so all seafarers are repatriated.

Starting from 24 February 2020, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator will issue the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I (DMLC Part I) in electronic format only. An original hard copy will no longer be provided.

A crew member lost his life after entering an enclosed space onboard the oil/chemical tanker LINUS P in an attempt to rescue another crew who had lost consciousness, in November 2018. The Republic of the Marshall Islands issued an investigation report on an enclosed space fatality onboard follow enclosed space entry procedures 

USCG Marine Safety Center requires that RMI-flagged vessels entering US ports carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk to hold a valid IMO Certificate of Fitness issued under IGC Code and receive an endorsed Certificate of Compliance.

Paris MoU is issuing deficiencies over fire-fighting outfits, the RMI warned in a new advisory to shipping. As such, it advised that when the targeted firefighting outfits are the only ones available onboard, the fire teams should be aware of the outfit limitations.