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Majuro Tides

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Featured Posts

Nauru Airlines

A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice

The RMI Presidents

The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to

Airport Info

After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to

Country Information

Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast

MIMRA Annual Reports

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of

Katty’s Mail Service

You need or want a product, but you can’t work out a way to ship

Yellow Pages

This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able

Majuro Cooperative School

Majuro Cooperative School is a private, secular school educating students in grades pre-K through 12th.
Discover Majuro
Discover Majuro

Accommodation

Eating Out

Shopping

More About Majuro

A-Z of Majuro

Featured Posts

Food Truck 692

If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692

Restrooms Review

Not all restrooms are created equal in Majuro, so here’s a rundown on where to

Handicrafts

The Marshall Islands handicrafts are extremely artistic, long-lasting and a joy to own. The making

Toeak Bar

Good food with a fabulous view: That’s The Toeak Bar and Grill in Uliga. The

Bikendrik Island

Bikendrik Islands is one of two luxurious places to stay on a small islands in

Yellow Pages

This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able

Won Hai Shien

A group of cruisers were lucky enough to have Won Hai Shien owner give us

Marshall Islands Resort

An aerial view of the Marshall Islands Resort showing its solar panel array, installed in
Culture & Environment
Culture & Environment

History

Handicrafts

Marshallese Canoes

Environment

On The Waterfront

Locally-Made Movies

Documentaries

Music

Poetry

Religion

Karen’s Kitchen

Remembering RMI

Featured Posts

Marshall Islands From Above

November, 2017: While filming for the story on the nuclear waste dump in the Marshall

The Final Years of Majuro

This is one of the great films about the Marshall Islands’ past, present and future.

Riwut Racing

Riwut canoes are miniature canoes that zip along at incredibly high speeds. The racing of

Natalie Nimmer

My Remembering RMI guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off and

Captain John Marshall

The Marshall Islands are named after Captain John Charles Marshall who was born in 1748

Bilingual Dictionary

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his

National Anthem

Making a video of youth singing the Marshallese National Anthem was a long-held dream …

Handicrafts

The Marshall Islands handicrafts are extremely artistic, long-lasting and a joy to own. The making
Activities
Activities

Fishing

Diving

Sailing

Sports

Featured Posts

Mieco Beach Yacht Club

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is designed to be a social and informational group for

Marshalls Billfish Club

The Marshalls Billfish Club hosts regular monthly tournaments and two premier competitions each year: The July Tournament and the All Micronesia Tournament, a.k.a. the All Mike.

Diving

Despite the fact that Majuro is the country’s largest population center, with about 23,156 residents,

USA Today on Soccer in RMI

Soccer has become a huge thing for Marshallese in RMI and the US mainland in

Dive Permit

The Historic Preservation Office, found in the Alele Museum and Library building next to

MIMRA

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It looks after all aspects of commercial fishing in the nation, bringing in substantial revenue. Director Glen Joseph believes in transparency at all levels, commissioning in-depth, magazine-style annual reports every year.

Moona Kitesurfs @ Beran

Beran Island in Ailinglaplap is the capital of surfing in the Marshall Islands. It’s managed by Indies Trader, a company owned by Australian Martin Daly.

Researching our Reefs

Marine scientists are regular visitors to the Marshall Islands. Their specific research topics vary, but most choose the Marshalls because our reefs are so accessible … plus those that aren’t so accessible, on the remote outer islands, are truly unique.
Cruising
Cruising

Checking in to Majuro

Mieco Beach Yacht Club

Sailing Stories

Majuro Moorings

Featured Posts

Mieco Beach Yacht Club

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is designed to be a social and informational group for

Maintaining the Moorings

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club built and maintains moorings at two islands in Majuro lagoon.

Fish for Dinner

A fish landed on the deck of our yacht Seal. What did I do? Prepared

Mooring Project

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club began working on a mooring project for Enemanet and Eneko

Enemanet Island

Enemanet Island, a few miles from downtown Uliga in Majuro, is the perfect place for

Checking in to Majuro

Yachts checking into Majuro, capital of the Marshall Islands, generally agree that the process is

Cruisers Chili Cook-Off

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is a social and safety non-profit organization. They held a

Helping Yacht Windryder

The yacht Windryder was dismasted on its way from Majuro to Hawaii. Here’s the tale…
Atolls A-W
Atolls A-W

Names, Permit fees

Ailinginae Atoll

Ailinglaplap Atoll

Ailuk Atoll

Arno Atoll

Aur Atoll

Bikar Atoll

Bikini Atoll

Ebon Atoll

Enen Kio Atoll

Enewetak Atoll

Erikub Atoll

Jabat Island

Jaluit Atoll

Jemo Island

Kili Island

Kwajalein Atoll

Lae Atoll

Lib Island

Likiep Atoll

Maloelap Atoll

Mejit Island

Mili Atoll

Namdrik Atoll

Namu Atoll

Rongelap Atoll

Rongerik Atoll

Taka Atoll

Taongi Atoll

Ujae Atoll

Ujelang Atoll

Utrik Atoll

Wotho Atoll

Wotje Atoll

Names, Permit fees

Ailinginae Atoll

Ailinglaplap Atoll

Ailuk Atoll

Arno Atoll

Aur Atoll

Bikar Atoll

Bikini Atoll

Ebon Atoll

Enen Kio Atoll

Enewetak Atoll

Erikub Atoll

Jabat Island

Jaluit Atoll

Jemo Island

Kili Island

Kwajalein Atoll

Lae Atoll

Lib Island

Likiep Atoll

Maloelap Atoll

Mejit Island

Mili Atoll

Namdrik Atoll

Namu Atoll

Rongelap Atoll

Rongerik Atoll

Taka Atoll

Taongi Atoll

Ujae Atoll

Ujelang Atoll

Utrik Atoll

Wotho Atoll

Wotje Atoll

Featured Posts

Food Truck 692

If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692

Marshall Islands From Above

November, 2017: While filming for the story on the nuclear waste dump in the Marshall

Stick Charts

Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered among the best navigators

The Final Years of Majuro

This is one of the great films about the Marshall Islands’ past, present and future.

Likiep Atoll

Waiting for the plane at Likiep airport. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Waiting for the plane at Likiep airport. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Tom Capelle handles the books at the Likiep copra warehouse. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Tom Capelle handles the books at the Likiep copra warehouse. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

The simple hotel at Likiep. Photo Karen Earnshaw — The simple hotel at Likiep. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Teacher Daniel Jibke at Likiep Elementary. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Teacher Daniel Jibke at Likiep Elementary. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Smiles all round at Likiep airport. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Smiles all round at Likiep airport. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Orlando and Bertha deBrum's house on Likiep. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Orlando and Bertha deBrum's house on Likiep. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Making bread on Likiep. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Making bread on Likiep. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Little lads and ladies at Likiep Elementary. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Little lads and ladies at Likiep Elementary. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Likiep's Joe deBrum stands next to what is supposed to be the tallest spot of land in RMI. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Likiep's Joe deBrum stands next to what is supposed to be the tallest spot of land in RMI. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Cleveland Maie pumps water at his house on Likiep. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Cleveland Maie pumps water at his house on Likiep. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Cargo handlers at Likiep airport. Photo Karen Earnshaw — Cargo handlers at Likiep airport. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Boys on the beach at Likiep Atoll Photo Karen Earnshaw — Boys on the beach at Likiep Atoll Photo: Karen Earnshaw

An unusual manouver on a canoe in Likiep. Photo Karen Earnshaw — An unusual manouver on a canoe in Likiep. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

An original deBrum house on Likiep. Photo Karen Earnshaw — An original deBrum house on Likiep. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

AMI cargo handlers on Likiep Atoll. Photo Karen Earnshaw — AMI cargo handlers on Likiep Atoll. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

A trio of Likiep Elementary girls giggle at being photographed. Photo Karen Earnshaw — A trio of Likiep Elementary girls giggle at being photographed. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

A tiny house on Likiep Atoll. Photo Karen Earnshaw — A tiny house on Likiep Atoll. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Likiep Fact File

Ratak Chain

228

People · 114 male, 114 female

Islets

3.96

Land, sq miles

164

Lagoon, sq miles

Known forJoachim deBrum HousePacific trader's home, built 1888

MayorNicholas deBrum

AirstripLikiep islet

Nitijela memberWallace Peter

Highest point30 feet

Yacht permit$50

Figures: RMI Census 2021 · Checked October 2026

Note: The photos in the gallery date back to 2008, when my husband and I spent three weeks at the atoll. While there we spent many delightful hours being regaled by stories told by Joe deBrum, who died in 2025.

Likiep Atoll is famous for its rich history dating back to the 19th Century when two enterprising European traders managed to obtain possession of the atoll. The business partnership of Capelle and deBrum blossomed in this location.

Today, while the original clear and distinct lines of demarcation between the original owning families has blurred into an indistinct blend of Marshall Islander and European extraction, there still remains a certain flavor to Likiep that has for the most part come to represent the parallel yet distinct personality of this energetic community.

The Joachim deBrum House: We took photos inside the house, including the basement, in 2008, but I believe that today little exists of its former grandeur. See below.