Safer and Cleaner Shipping

Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development. More than 90% of the world's cargo carrying tonnage is covered by the classification design, construction and through-life compliance Rules and standards set by the twelve Member Societies of IACS. 

COVID-19

The Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic is having a significant impact on the maritime sector with companies, governments and regulatory bodies having to take rapid and extra-ordinary measures to ensure the maritime industry is able to continue functioning in as smooth and efficient a manner as possible. IACS Members understand and share the concerns of their stakeholders regarding the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on shipping. IACS is fully committed to supporting the industry and flag States to identify and assess measures that can be implemented to facilitate business continuity.

Measures taken by IACS and IACS Members