RMI National Energy Office Archives - The Marshall Islands Journal

Three new ‘WAMCats’ celebrated

By Journal on September 8, 2023 Alson Kelen, David Kabua, GIZ, Job Jibok, Maloelap, Namu, RMI National Energy Office, Waan Aelon in Majel, Waihee Hanchor, WAM, WAMCat Feature Articles

A well-attended graduation ceremony last week celebrated the completion of three new boats built locally for remote outer atolls. Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) completed its fourth Low Carbon Lagoon Transport Boatbuilding Workshop. Last week’s graduation showed off the work of Timius Torelik (Namu), Waihee Hanchor (Wotje) and Job Jibok (Maloelap) […]

Cruising on Kõto im Al

By Journal on July 23, 2021 Alson Kelen, Ben Wakefield, Geovannie Johnson, German agency for international cooperation, GIZ, Raffael Held, RMI National Energy Office, Suewellynn Johannes, WAM Feature Articles

Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) held a launching ceremony for their collaborative project, the WAM vessel that has been named “Kõto im Al” (Wind and Sun). Afterwards, participants were able to ride the vessel around the lagoon for a short cruise using an outboard engine powered by solar panels.The project is […]