RMI: Guidance on recreational fire appliances
The Republic of Marshall Islands shared the requirements for the design, installation, and operation of Recreational Fire Appliances (RFAs) onboard RMI-flagged yachts.
Read moreThe Republic of Marshall Islands shared the requirements for the design, installation, and operation of Recreational Fire Appliances (RFAs) onboard RMI-flagged yachts.
Read moreIMEC published Circular (20)123, explaining the differences between the ILO minimum basic wage for an AB Seaman and wages. However, the ITF Fair Practices Committee Steering Group (FPC SG), is disappointed that IMEC released the circular without prior consultation with the ITF.
Read moreThe International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) has published Circular (20)123, which explains the differences between the ILO minimum basic wage for an AB Seaman and wages set by the International Bargaining Forum (IBF).
Read moreA total of 40 seafarers were seriously injured and five died due to falls onboard RMI-flagged vessels in 2020 so far, figures by the RMI Maritime Administrator reveal. These account for almost 33% of all occupational fatalities and serious injuries reported to the Administrator this year.
Read moreThe RMI Maritime Administrator has observed during flag State inspections that cadets are working overtime hours on re-occurring basis. This fact is also being picked up by PSC who are issuing Code 17s and require payment of overtime.
Read moreThe Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) shared recommendations after a fatal incident during a drill on a floating offshore facility, when a lifeboat and personnel fell about 75 feet (23 meters) to the water.
Read moreRMI issued an investigation report on the fatal fall of a crew member during repairs to hatch cover, onboard the general cargo ship DS WISCONSIN, in August 2019. While climbing down to the main deck, an Able Seafarer Deck fell from a hatch cover access ladder located on the port side hatch coaming of Cargo Hold No. 2.
Read moreRMI issued a safety advisory reminding that all RMI-flagged ships, including yachts, subject to the ISM Code, are required to integrate appropriate cyber risk measures into their SMS by the first annual verification of the company's Document of Compliance after 1 January 2021.
Read moreFollowing the US announcement on the acceptance of Electronic Record Books, RMI announced it has launched a new portal to facilitate applying for a Declaration of MARPOL Electronic Record Book(s) (MARPOL ERBs).
Read moreFollowing a public hearing by the USCG into the capsizing of the car carrier GOLDEN RAY last month, the RMI issued a reminder to ships on the importance of maintaining intact stability and shared respective recommended practices.
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