New Agreement between US and Marshall Islands granting cruising permit

by Paul Barrett on 26 Jul 2002 The United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands
have entered into a reciprocal agreement concerning cruising permit
privileges. This agreement authorizes Marshall Islands-registered pleasure
yachts visiting ports in the United States to receive a cruising license
upon request.

Cruising licenses exempt yachts from United States Customs’ formal entry and
clearance procedures. Moreover, possession of a cruising license means
yachts only pay fees at the first port of entry. Cruising licenses are valid
for one year.

Under the agreement, the Marshall Islands Government extends the same
privileges to United States-registered pleasure yachts that sail in the
territorial waters of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

For more information about yacht registration in the Republic of the
Marshall Islands or the procedures to obtain a cruising license, please
contact any IRI office worldwide or visit www.register-iri.com.