(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The Marshall Islands (RMI) Flag Administration presented their 2024 Annual Report on Marine Safety Investigations. This report offers a comprehensive, data-driven overview of incidents reported across the RMI-registered fleet, including very serious marine casualties, marine casualties, marine incidents, and occurrences. It serves as a critical resource for owners, operators, managers, and seafarers committed to enhancing safety at sea.
In a year marked by a 13% increase in incident reporting—driven by both fleet expansion and improved transparency—this report distills key trends, causal factors, and actionable safety lessons. It places particular focus on recurring hazards such as enclosed space entry, working at height, collisions, groundings, and fires. The investigations prioritize root cause analysis and learning over blame, aligning with international standards under the IMO Casualty Investigation Code.
By analyzing nearly 1,000 reports in 2024, the Administrator has identified specific areas where vigilance, training, and procedural adherence must be strengthened. It also highlights how a culture of safety—supported by meaningful stop-work authority, supervision, and continuous improvement—can reduce risk and save lives.
This report is more than a retrospective; it is a tool for proactive safety management. Maritime professionals are encouraged to review the findings, engage with the lessons learned, and integrate the Administrator’s recommendations into their Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Together, through shared accountability and collaboration, we can elevate safety standards across the global maritime industry.
For further information you can access the full report below:
Source: Marshall Islands Flag Administration
