Angela Plott outlines how the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry benefits cruise operators worldwide
By
Rebecca Gibson |
This article was first published in the Spring/Summer 2017 issue of International Cruise & Ferry Review. All information was correct at the time of printing, but may since have changed.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry is the third largest ship registry in the world. At the end of 2016, the fleet of vessels – which includes cruise ships – surpassed 140 million gross tons. The Registry has more than 400 employees worldwide and 27 offices located in the world’s major shipping and financial centers, allowing it to provide 24/7 services to shipowners. The RMI Registry has maintained its position on the white lists of both the Paris and Tokyo Memorandums of Understanding and is the only large commercial flag on the USCG Qualship 21 Program.
In my role as maritime administration liaison, I coordinate a team of individuals that provide services to our cruise clients. Among this group are former USCG veterans and past cruise employees.
The RMI Registry has proactively anticipated the future needs of our global cruise fleet. To provide better post-registration and technical services to clients, we established a worldwide interactive status board to actively monitor and address all shipowner enquiries promptly. We can respond in a timely fashion, wherever our cruise ships are sailing.
The cruise industry is an exciting and innovative part of the shipping industry. We will remain proactive in its approach to global maritime policymaking, doing its utmost to secure outcomes that owners and operators can implement effectively.