Pursuant to Section 104(a) of the Marshall Islands Administrative Procedure Act 1979 (6 MIRC Ch. 1), and Section 120(2) of the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority Act, 1997 (51 MIRC Ch.1), the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority wishes to submit this Notice to the General Public of the proposed DRAFT Protected Areas Network (PAN) (National Sanctuaries of Bikar and Bokak) Regulations, 2024. 

Public Announcement: Deployment of Anchored Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs)
Date: July 30, 2024

Subject: Deployment of Anchored Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) in Majuro

We are pleased to announce the deployment of Anchored Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) in Majuro Atoll, Laura area. This initiative aims to enhance local fisheries by providing critical aggregation points for fish and to support livelihood activities, thereby supporting sustainable fishing practices and contributing to the health of our marine ecosystems.

Deployment Details:

- Deployment Dates:
- July 29th , 2024
- Coordinates of Deployment:
- Laura FAD: Latitude 7º06.482'N, Longitude 171º01.620'E
- Depth of Deployment:
- The FAD is anchored at a depth of approximately 1,541 meters.

Important Information:
- Safety Precautions: We request all vessels to avoid the deployment areas to ensure the safety of both the equipment
and marine life. Markers were placed at the coordinates to indicate the locations of the FADs.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: Regular monitoring and maintenance will be conducted to ensure the effectiveness and
safety of the FADs by local fishers and Fisheries officers.
- Contact Information: For any inquiries or additional information, please contact;
- Armer Ishoda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +692 625-8262
- Beven Wakefield at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +692 625-8262

We appreciate your cooperation and support in maintaining a sustainable and thriving marine environment.

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.

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