NOTICE: MIMRA Vessel Hiring Policy

NOTICE: MIMRA Vessel Hiring Policy

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) has established a comprehensive policy framework for the hiring of its vessels. This framework is designed to manage vessel  hire requests from other Ministries and third parties efficiently and transparently. The policy encompasses guidelines on vessel use, fuel provision, payment procedures, crew remuneration, liability issues, and compensation protocols for MIMRA staff during the hire period. The primary objective is to ensure that the hiring process is fair, transparent, and efficient, aligning with MIMRA's interests and resources while supporting the maritime needs of other Ministries and external entities. 

Refer to the full policy document for details such as the application and review process for vessel hiring. The Vessel Hire Application Form and Vessel Hire Agreement can also be found as attachments to the policy document.

2022 Ebon FAD - Ebon, MH

Under the RMI National FAD Program, the MIMRA FAD team departed to Ebon Atoll for the 12th FAD deployment, and the 3rd deployment of 2022. To ensure longevity of the FAD, MIMRA highly requests that fishermen and boat operators do the following: 1) Refrain from tying boats onto the surface floats 2) Report any suspicious activities (floating of loose ropes, missing floats, vandalism etc) 3) Provide FAD Catch Data to support the continuity and longevity of this programme 4) Do not cut the ropes! FAD Position1. Ebon FAD Position - Lat: 4.59679 | Long: 168.653 | Depth: 1200m

2021 Namu FAD - Namu, MH

Under the RMI National FAD Program, the MIMRA FAD team departed to Namu Atoll for the 11th FAD and the last deployment of 2021.

2021 Ujae FAD - Ujae, MH

Under the RMI National FAD Program, the MIMRA FAD team departed to Ujae Atoll for the 10th FAD and second to last deployment of 2021.

2021 Namdrik FAD / Reimaanlok Dives - Namdrik, MH

In July 2021, the MIMRA Dive team conducted Step 7 of the Reimaanlok Framework on Namdrik Atoll. Click here to learn more about Reimaanlok. 

Under the RMI National FAD Program, the MIMRA FAD team departed to Namdrik Atoll for the 9th FAD deployment and 3rd deployment of 2021.

To ensure longevity of the FAD, MIMRA highly requests that fishermen and boat operators do the following:

1) Refrain from tying boats onto the surface floats
2) Report any suspicious activities (floating of loose ropes, missing floats, vandalism etc)
3) Provide FAD Catch Data to support the continuity and longevity of this programme
4) Do not cut the ropes!

FAD Position
1. Namdrik FAD Position: Lat: 5.661; Long: 169.1113; Depth: 1066 meters