Marshall Islands issues circular regarding the shipboard equipment and service provider approvals

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has issued a technical circular regarding the shipboard equipment and service provider approvals.

This Technical Circular was issued on 20 April 2023 and supersedes Technical Circular 1, Rev. 6.

It addresses:  

  • shipboard equipment and systems that require approval by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Administrator;
  • service provider approvals; and
  • recognized independent testing laboratories & service providers.

This document contains the following chapters:

Equipment Approvals:

  • Recognized Organization (RO) Authorizations
  • Approvals by Another State
  • Existing Equipment
  • Lifesaving Appliances and Equipment
  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons
  • Type Approval Certificates

Service Provider Approvals - SOLAS III/20 and III/36

Servicing Station Approvals - SOLAS III/20.8

Recognized Independent Testing Laboratories


For more information, please see the document below (available only to subscribers):


Shipboard Equipment and Service Provider Approvals