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Rogue Waves wreak havoc on Marshall Islands Military Base

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Massive waves crash into US Army base, causing chaos and damage. Video footage captures the dramatic impact of the extreme waves on Roi-Namur Island.

Rogue waves in the Marshall Islands have caused significant turmoil at a US military base, highlighting the dangers of coastal vulnerability due to climate change. Dramatic video footage shows a massive wave striking the Army's dining hall on Roi-Namur Island, breaking down doors and knocking people down. The surge of water rushing into the on-base restaurant captured in one video emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate threats and the need for risk management strategies.

In a surprising twist, the Marshall Islands ratified the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, showcasing their commitment to environmental sustainability. The devastating impact of the gigantic waves on the remote US military base in the Pacific Ocean emphasizes the challenges posed by rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a groundbreaking Climate Security Risk initiative to address the escalating climate threats faced by vulnerable regions like the Marshall Islands. The US Army reported significant ocean water inundation on Roi-Namur Island, underscoring the pressing need for comprehensive climate resilience measures.

The Marshall Islands Registry has achieved a remarkable milestone, with over 200 million quality gross tons and nearly 5,600 vessels under its jurisdiction, solidifying its position as a key player in the maritime industry. Additionally, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) released a legal opinion regarding netting in the Marshall Islands, further demonstrating the global recognition of the region's regulatory framework and capabilities.

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Video shows massive waves crashing Army base in Marshall ... (USA TODAY)

Dramatic video footage shows a large wave striking the Army's dining hall on Roi-Namur Island, breaking down doors and knocking people down.

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Extreme wave in Marshall Islands highlights dangers of climate ... (ABC News)

A series of extreme waves that wreaked havoc on a U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands could be indicative of more dangerous coastal behavior to come.

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Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, 'marathon of recovery ... (ArmyTimes.com)

One video shows the surge of water rush into an on-base restaurant as people attempt to avoid getting swept away.

Marshall Islands ratifies Hong Kong Convention (Riviera Maritime Media)

The Marshall Islands is the latest to ratify the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.

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Huge rogue waves smash into remote US military base in Pacific (CNN)

Gigantic” waves swamped parts of a key US military facility in the middle of the Pacific Ocean last weekend, causing damage that will take months to repair, ...

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Video shows massive wave crashing into US Army Base in Marshall ... (WPVI-TV)

Experts believe the rogue waves could be blamed on rising sea levels.

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Freak waves slams into Marshall Islands US Army base (RNZ)

Powerful ocean waves, driven by offshore storm surges, hit an important US military installation in the Marshall Islands on Saturday night, causing damage ...

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Addressing Climate Threats: IOM, UNDP Launch First-ever Risk ... (UNDP)

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the first-ever Climate Security Risk ...

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Massive rogue wave crashes through restaurant doors in Marshall ... (Boing Boing)

The U.S. Army reported that "a series of weather-driven waves resulted in significant ocean water inundation of the island of Roi-Namur," in the Marshall ...

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Marshall Islands inks deal on safe recycling of ships - The Fiji Times (Fiji Times)

MARSHALL Islands has become a party to the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (Hong Kong ...

Marshall Islands becomes Party to Hong Kong ship recycling ... (Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide)

Mr. Nicholas Makar, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs, Republic of the Marshall Islands, deposited the instrument of accession with IMO Secretary-General ...

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Video shows rogue wave smash through doors of dining hall on U.S. ... (cleveland.com)

Videos posted online show the moment a wave hit the dining hall on Saturday, tearing the doors off their hinges and knocking people to the ground as water ...

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Dramatic footage from Marshall Islands captures huge waves ... (FOX Weather)

Massive waves caused significant flooding at a remote U.S. Army base in the South Pacific, and the entire event was captured on video.

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Video: Powerful Waves Strike Key US Military Installation In Marshall ... (NDTV)

A horrifying video captured the moment when colossal waves stormed a US military dining hall on Roi-Namur Island, shattering doors and windows.

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Powerful Waves Slam U.S. Army Base in the Marshall Islands (The New York Times)

A video circulating on social media showed water rushing into a room at U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as a series of unexpected waves surged across the ...

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Watch: Rogue waves smash through US military building in Marshall Islands (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Video from @worldmaverick shows the moment a huge wave breaks down a door at the Outrigger Bar & Grill, washing over people inside the building. ROI-NAMUR, Marshall Islands - Massive waves caused significant flooding at a remote U.S. Army base in the South ...

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Photos show flood damage at US military base on the Marshall Islands (Business Insider)

A storm surge on Saturday sent rogue waves in the south Pacific, swamping a US Army-Garrison facility on the Marshall Islands.

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Watch: Rogue waves smash through US military building in Marshall ... (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Massive waves caused significant flooding at a remote U.S. Army base in the South Pacific, and the entire event was captured on scary video.

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Giant waves flood key US military base on Marshall Islands (Free Malaysia Today)

A clean-up operation is underway after huge breakers pummelled the garrison last weekend.

Giant waves flood key US military base on Marshall Islands, clean ... (Firstpost)

Efforts were underway on Thursday to clean up the aftermath of massive waves that inundated a crucial US military base located on the Marshall Islands in ...

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Republic of the Marshall Islands registry achieves new milestone (Safety4Sea)

RMI Registry has achieved a new milestone surpassing 200 million quality gross tons and nearly 5600 vessels.

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US: Massive waves hit key US military installation in Marshall ... (WION)

A remote US Army base in the South Pacific, the US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), experienced a major flooding incident on Roi-Namur in the ...

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Powerful Waves Slam U.S. Army Base in the Marshall Islands (The New York Times)

A video circulating on social media showed water rushing into a room at U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as a series of unexpected waves surged across the ...

Tanker Operator Republic of the Marshall Islands registry achieves ... (Tanker Operator)

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry achieved a new milestone surpassing 200 million quality gross tons and nearly 5,600 vessels. Reston, VA, 25 ...

ISDA Releases Marshall Islands Netting Opinion | JD Supra (JD Supra)

On December 15, 2023, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) published its legal opinion (the “ISDA RMI Opinion”) as to the ...

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