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…
Maritime Cook Islands Issues Official Clarification On Registration Status Of Vessel MIN HANG

PRESS RELEASE MARITIME COOK ISLANDS ISSUES OFFICIAL CLARIFICATION ON REGISTRATION STATUS OF VESSEL MIN HANG RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS – Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the Cook Islands Ship Registry, is issuing […]
Launch of Cook Islands Vessel Verification Portal

Rarotonga, Cook Islands – The Cook Islands Maritime Administration is pleased to announce the launch of the Cook Islands Vessel Verification Portal, an online search and verification tool designed to enhance transparency, […]
Maritime Cook Islands Clarifies Inaccurate Reporting Regarding Vessel ‘Bertha’ (IMO 9292163)

RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS – Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the Cook Islands Ships Registry, wishes to clarify inaccuracies in a recent social news-media post concerning the vessel Bertha (IMO 9292163). The […]