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Marshalls Billfish Club

The Marshall Islands Billfish Club was organized in 1982 for the purposes of promoting sport and recreational fishing, good sportsmanship, and marine/ocean resource conservation within the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Contact Person:
Chris Wolesley, Treasurer

General Manager:
Harry Doulatram, President

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 1139
Majuro, MH 96960

Street Address:

Phone: (692) 625 7491
Fax: same
E-mail: none

Number of Staff: No information

Does the business have export potential?
No information

If you are already involved in export, please state to which countries. If in the visitor industry, please state to the countries of origin of you clientele.
The club has provided recreational and competitive sportsfishing experiences for visitors from places such as Hawai‘i, many states in the mainland United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

Does the business have a Quality Assurance Program in place?
No

Turnover Range:
$0 - $100,000

Is the business interested in overseas capital?
Yes on a jont venture basis with individual club members or their businesses.

What specific services do you offer?

The Club conducts 10 or more fishing competitions each year, generally during the months of March through November. Established tournament categories include Pacific Blue Marlin, black marlin, sailfish, several types of tuna including yellowfin and dogtooth, wahoo, dolphin (mahimahi), barracuda, and a variety of bottom fish. Club membership dues are US $30 per calendar year and include an annual membership tshirt and the right to participate in all club functions. In addition, the club serves as a facilitator and clearinghouse for anyone wanting to charter a club member’s boat (fully equipped) for virtually any kind of sportsfishing.

What type of businesses are most likely to use your services?

Tour operators and travel agents specializing in sportsfishing vacations, companies interested in promoting their products within the Marshall Islands and throughout the Micronesian region through a sponsorship affiliation with one or more of of the club’s tournaments, and individuals and groups looking for a new and unique sportsfishing experience.

Briefly describe any major projects or clients you are/have been involved with.

Since 1993, the club has conducted an annual All-Micronesia fishing tournament on a contractual basis with major sponsor Mobil Oil Micronesia. Teams have participated in this event for the Republic of Belau; the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; the Territory of Guam; Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Kosrae states in the Federated States of Micronesia; the Republic of Kiribati; the Republic of Nauru; the Kwajalein Atoll Billfish Club and the Kwajalein Missile Range Trolling Club. In addition, the club has organized tournaments for the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands for various groups of visiting dignitaries.

Describe any significant technologies or facilities your business has. Include details on exactly what these features enable you to offer a client.

Club owned certified scales, marine VHF and CB radios, amd more than 20 sportsfishing boats owned by individual club members. In addition, club has access to dock and crane facilities for lifting and weighing fish.

What would you consider are your strengths and advantages over your competitors?

Established expertise in organizing and conducting nearly 100 formal fishing competitions.

Please give details about your Quality Assurance Program?

None

 

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