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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry wraps up a dynamic week at Nor-Shipping 2025. With 16 team members at the conference and adjacent events, the global team from International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the RMI Registry, prioritised collaboration, innovation, and client engagement during the conference. Highlights from the week included active engagement at DNV’s VIP reception and BBQ, the announcement from Bar Technologies regarding the delivery of RMI-flagged BRANDS HATCH, the first new build Long Range 2 tanker, featuring WindWings® technology. Typical global routes WindWings® is a rigid sail technology that uses wind propulsion to deliver average daily savings for the BRANDS HATCH of 4.5 tons of fuel and 14 tons of CO2 on typical global routes. The week also included the signing of a joint development project between Lloyd’s Register, HD Hyundai Mipo, PanOcean, and the RMI Maritime Administrator on a new ultramax bulk carrier design. WindWings® is a rigid sail technology that uses wind propulsion to deliver average daily savings IRI senior leadership, including President Bill Gallagher (Reston); Managing Partner Clay Maitland (New York); Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director, Piraeus Office Theo Xenakoudis (Piraeus); Chief Maritime Officer Simon Bonnett (London); General Counsel Meredith Kirby (Reston); Senior International Counsel, Head of Office Alison Wilson (Long Beach); and Director, Marketing and Communications and Operations Technology Officer Laura Sherman (Reston), attended events throughout the week. Commitment to developing talent As part of IRI’s commitment to developing talent and leadership readiness for long-term resilience, team members Em Gallagher, Vice President, Commercial Operations (Reston); Marius Molver, Maritime Advisor (Oslo); Rafael Riva, Vice President, Client Relations (Houston); and Dr. Athina Syntychaki, Business and Market Research Executive (Piraeus) were particularly visible throughout the week alongside senior leadership. Other team members included Sophia Brown, General Manager (New York); Jason Clifton-Samuel, Safety & Technical Manager (London); Hans Molver, Client Relations Technical Lead – Cruise; Mohammad Sabir, Vice President, Maritime Services (London); and Mike Worch, Vice President, Marketing (Reston). High quality shipping Norwegian owners and operators represented more than 10% of the RMI fleet in terms of gross tonnage “Norway has always been an important market for the RMI Registry,” said Bill Gallagher. “This year’s Nor-Shipping saw more attendance overall than any other years in the past, bringing together stakeholders from all over the world,” he continued. As of 31 March 2025, Norwegian owners and operators represented more than 10% of the RMI fleet in terms of gross tonnage. IRI’s long-term and consistent commitment to high quality shipping continues to be recognised by the international community. At the Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig and Marshall Islands Registry reception, President Bill Gallagher recognised owners and operators of RMI-flagged vessels for their continued commitment to quality, noting that the RMI achieved 21 consecutive years as a United States Coast Guard (USCG) QUALSHIP 21 qualifying jurisdiction. RMI-flagged vessels “We are proud to be the first and only registry to achieve this distinction and thank all of our owners, operators, and team members for their consistent dedication to safe vessel operation,” Bill commented to guests at the reception. The RMI is the only of the world’s three largest registries to achieve QUALSHIP 21 for this year, and the only registry in the world to achieve 21 consecutive years. The RMI remains whitelisted with both the Paris and Tokyo Memorandums of Understanding and has a favourable rating with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. As of 31 May 2025, there were 5,816 vessels and nearly 202 million quality gross tons registered in the RMI. As of 12 May 2025, 26.0% of all vessels enrolled in QUALSHIP 21 were RMI-flagged and 37.3% of those vessels enrolled in QUALSHIP 21 achieving E-ZERO status were RMI-flagged vessels.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s long-term and consistent commitment to high-quality shipping continues to be recognised by the international community. At INTERTANKO’s North America panel meeting held in Stamford, Connecticut, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) presented QUALSHIP 21 qualifying jurisdictions for this year. For the 21st consecutive year, the RMI remains a qualifying jurisdiction. The RMI is the only of the world’s three largest registries to achieve QUALSHIP 21 for this year, and the only registry in the world to achieve 21 consecutive years. RMI-flagged vessels and PSC “Our focus on compliance goes beyond statistics and requirements,” commented Bill Gallagher, President of International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the RMI Registry. “Our collaborative approach with owners and operators of RMI-flagged vessels and global port State control (PSC) authorities supports safe vessel operation for today, while our focus on continual internal improvement aims to ensure consistent and steadfast support for the years ahead.” RMI Registry’s outstanding PSC record Resources spread across IRI’s global offices, such as specialised teams in the fields of alternative fuels To maintain the consistent support that has driven the RMI Registry’s outstanding PSC record, IRI continues to invest in resources and tools needed for the future.  Resources spread across IRI’s global offices, such as specialised teams in the fields of alternative fuels and decarbonisation technologies and experts in safety and security, help owners and operators of RMI-flagged vessels meet the challenges ahead. PSC authorities and stakeholders “Consistently achieving a strong PSC record is not only a testament to our owners and operators, but also a reflection of the extensive resources the Registry provides, including regular, open, and transparent dialogue with PSC authorities and stakeholders worldwide,” said Thomas Bremer, Vice President, Fleet Quality and Compliance. “As the regulatory environment and onboard equipment and technology have changed so has the support from the Registry.” Advanced maritime industry RMI Registry continues to evolve to meet the needs of an increasingly digital advanced maritime industry Streamlining processes and procedures through technology, the RMI Registry continues to evolve to meet the needs of an increasingly digital and technologically advanced maritime industry. “We have made a significant investment in technology and human resources to enhance collaboration across our departments, teams, and offices,” noted Theo Xenakoudis, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director – Piraeus. “Digital tools for scheduling inspections, data analysis of PSC trends, and electronic access to our teams enhance client services. We aim to create a seamless client experience across our 28 worldwide offices that strengthens our ability to share information, identify trends, and address potential areas of concern to build a stronger, high-quality fleet.” E-ZERO status In addition to 21 consecutive years on the USCG’s QUALSHIP 21 roster, the RMI remains whitelisted with the Paris and Tokyo Memorandums of Understanding and has a favourable rating with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The RMI Registry included 5,773 vessels as of 31 March 2025. As of 11 March 2025, 26.1% of all vessels enrolled in QUALSHIP 21 are RMI-flagged, with 36.7% of vessels enrolled in QUALSHIP 21 achieving E-ZERO status are RMI-flagged vessels.