SEARCH & RESCUE ABOUT IRI CONTACT US Providing support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries MARITIME INVESTIGATIONS Updates Regarding the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) General Information Vessel Registration Mortgage Recordation International Participation MLC, 2006 Nairobi International Convention, 2007 Security & Safety Investigations Ship Radio Licensing Vessel Document Verification Technical Support Tonnage Tax Calculator Pay Fees Update Billing Information Forms & Publications FAQs Home » Maritime » Investigations The RMI Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) conducts marine safety investigations of marine casualties and incidents to promote the safety of life and property at sea and to promote the prevention of pollution. Marine safety investigations do not seek to apportion blame or determine liability and are conducted according to the IMO Casualty Investigation Code with the objective of preventing marine casualties and marine incidents in the future. Investigations focus on a number of issues, including but not limited to: marine casualties and marine incidents involving RMI flagged vessels, such as a fire or explosion, grounding, blackout or loss of propulsion, etc.; on board injuries and fatalities involving RMI documented seafarers and third-party employees; alleged contraventions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL); and pollution incidents. Click here to view the RMI Annual Report on Marine Safety Investigations 2020. Guidance for reporting marine casualties and marine incidents is found in MG-6-36-2, Notification and Reporting of Marine Casualties, Marine Incidents, Occurrences and Offenses. MI-109, Report of Marine Casualty MI-109-1, Report of Personal Injury or Loss of Life MI-109-4, Report of Migrant Smuggling by Sea Marine Safety Advisories MSA-Index, Marine Safety Advisory Index In an effort to prevent marine casualties and marine incidents in the future, the Administrator publishes the findings of very serious marine casualty (VSMC) investigations. Extracts may be published without specific permission providing that the source is duly acknowledged; otherwise please obtain permission from the Administrator prior to reproduction of the report. To view investigation reports, please visit the Library. BROWSE LIBRARY EXPLORE Vessel Registration Pay Online Tonnage Tax Calculator Business Entities Seafarer Verification SUPPORT Emergency Contact Contact Us Team Office Locations Feedback FAQs SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Receive recent news and never miss an update. Click here to sign up for our news. © 2021 International Registries, Inc. Sitemap Privacy Terms & Conditions Returns & Refunds Webmaster