BLOG: From Traditional Vaka to Luxury Superyachts – A Cook Islands Certified Seafarer

We recently caught up with one of our own talented young Cook Islanders, Metua Mitchell, who is making waves on the international maritime stage. After completing his STCW training, he […]
Maritime Cook Islands Anchors Strategic Growth with Sponsorship at Posidonia 2026

Maritime Cook Islands has marked its debut as an official sponsor at the Posidonia Shipping Exhibition 2026…
The Cook Islands successfully hosts the 35th Asian Shipowners Association AGM

MCI was pleased to show its support for the Cook Islands Ship Owners Association as they successfully hosted the 35th ASA AGM
MCI continues to strengthen connections at Sea Japan

Maritime Cook Islands recently marked its second official appearance at Sea Japan…
Sydney Charter Show & Australian Superyacht Conference 2026

The Sydney Charter Show recently concluded at Jones Bay Superyacht Marina…
Regional Workshop on Gender Responsive Governance and the Twin Transition

The Pacific maritime sector is navigating a transformative era, as evidenced by the recent Regional Workshop on Gender Responsive..
CORRECTION: MCI Addresses Factual Omissions and Misleading Narrative in Recent RNZ Report

Maritime Cook Islands is issuing a formal correction to address significant factual omissions…
Strengthening Excellence in Europe: Recent Audits led by Maritime Cook Islands

EUROPE – 28 NOVEMBER 2025 – Over the past month, Maritime Cook Islands recently executed a series of regulatory audits in Spain and Monaco to verify fleet compliance and safety […]
Maritime Cook Islands Reconnects at Sydney Boat Show

The Sydney International Boat Show took place at Darling Harbour from November 13-16, presenting 160 vessels and over 30 premieres to 20,000 visitors. The event provided a strategic platform for […]
Press Release: MCI Reaffirms Sanctions Compliance and Petroleum Trade Bans

RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS – 14 November 2025 – Consistent with Cook Islands Government policy, Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), as the Administrator of the Cook Islands Ship Registry monitors and enforces sanctions […]