The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a boarding inspection exercise with the Sea Patrol Division of the Marshall Islands Police Department and other law enforcement agencies here. They used the MIRS Jelmae, the patrol vessel donated by Australia, for the exercises. The exercise aimed to improve maritime onboard search techniques through hands-on training to support […]
The Marshall Islands late last week took delivery of a new Guardian-class Patrol Boat, RMIS Jelmae, in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko received the vessel on behalf of the RMI government. The vessel is expected to strengthen the Marshall Islands’ maritime capability and assist in responding to national and regional […]
HILARY HOSIA A visit to Majuro by the Federated States of Micronesia patrol vessel Bethwel Henry offered a glimpse of what to expect with the incoming addition to the RMI patrol fleet: Jelmae. Bigger in size and more advanced in technology than the current RMI Lomor patrol vessel, Jelmae is expected in RMI waters next […]
