Archive: 2017

IACS Council Focuses on Quality Operations, Transparency and Ongoing Modernisation. A series of measures to further strengthen IACS’ Quality offering were among a number of initiatives taken forward at C76.

In demonstrating its ongoing commitment to support the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), IACS will attend the next meeting of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 5) that will meet from 22 to 26 January 2018.

Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum agrees on major industry goals Carbon emissions, safety and cyber security was at the top of the agenda at the annual Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum. At the end of the two days of debate the more than 100 delegates agreed that the industry needs to design ships differently and be more technologically innovative to reach world climate goals and counter cyber security risks.

To commemorate our first half-century, we invite you to submit a photo that captures the essence of IACS’ unique contribution to international shipping, and we know you hold the key to some great, unseen work!

In demonstrating its ongoing commitment to support the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), IACS will attend the next meeting of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 4) that will meet from 25 to 29 September 2017.

Since the 1 January 2011 the audit and assessment of compliance with the QSCS has been carried out by independent Accredited Certification Bodies (ACB’s). Having now been in operation for nearly seven years and given the proven benefits resulting from previous end user workshops, IACS will convene the 2017 workshop between its Members and their ACB’s to reflect on their joint experiences of the scheme and to discuss any possible adjustments deemed appropriate to ensure it continues to meet fully the demands and needs of all stakeholders for a robust and consistent scheme of certification of its members.

London, 6 September 2017: Speaking at a press conference in London, new IACS Chairman, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL – Maritime, announced a series of initiatives designed to ensure that IACS provides the support its stakeholders need in a rapidly changing industry.

In demonstrating its ongoing commitment to support the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), IACS has submitted, or co-sponsored, six papers (identified below by underlining) to the next meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71) that will meet from 3 to 7 July 2017.

QUALITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND MODERNISING CLASS TO BE THE FOCUS OF NEW IACS CHAIRMAN

IACS Gives Presentation at IMO on Activities Related to Maritime Cyber Systems / Cyber Security

Corrigenda 1 to CSR 01 January 2017 has been released by IACS.

Leadership, performance and transparency at the heart of IACS' Annual Review.

30 March 2017: Common Structural Rules (CSR BC & OT) 01 JAN 2017 version have been released by IACS.

IACS/EU Workshop on Digitalisation of Maritime Transport sees 80+ attendees hear industry and regulatory leaders outline thoughts on ongoing and future initiatives.