The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 edition of its IACS Blue Book. The latest release of the Blue Book package continues…
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IACS Updates Unified Requirement M10 to Enhance Safety Against Crankcase Explosions
As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked. Crankcase explosions, a critical hazard…
IACS Withdraws Unified Requirement UR H1 on Control of Ammonia releases in Ammonia fuelled vessels
In light of the evolving regulatory landscape for ammonia as a maritime fuel, and the recent finalisation of the IMO’s draft interim guidelines on ammonia, the International Association of Classification…
IACS Adopts New Unified Requirement for Synthetic Materials in Propeller Shaft Bearings
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new Unified Requirement UR M85, providing the maritime industry with its first comprehensive technical guidelines for type approval testing of synthetic…
Updated list of flag states to have vessels IACS-classified07 Aug 2024, United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates has decided to include vessels registered under the flag state of Eswatini (Swaziland)…
Embedding human element considerations into IACS work will underpin safe decarbonisation and digitalisation
IACS’ Council, meeting last week in Rome for its 89th session (C89) under new Council Chair, Roberto Cazzulo, progressed a wide range of issues, foremost of which was the need for…
Inmarsat Maritime Whitepaper recommends holistic approach to Cyber Security ahead of new IACS requirements
INMARSAT MARITIME WHITEPAPER RECOMMENDS HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CYBER SECURITY AHEAD OF NEW IACS REQUIREMENTS 25 June 2024 Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has launched a white paper urging maritime organisations to…
Leading Greek Shipowners meet to engage and share approaches to the challenges and opportunities facing shipping and the health of the oceans Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing,…
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Report highlights IACS contribution on technical standards and guidance in support of safe innovation on digitalisation and decarbonisation IACS, the membership organisation for the world’s leading classification societies, has published…
The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 edition of its IACS Blue Book. The latest release of the Blue Book package continues…
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IACS agrees to establish Safe Digital Transformation Panel (SDTP) with immediate effect IACS Council, meeting last week in London for its 88th session (C88), welcomed the significant progress being made by…
Distinguished members, friends, representatives of organizations, and esteemed supporters came together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of WISTA Hellas. Together, they lit the candles alongside the past Presidents in a…
The successful Athens’ INTERCARGO Forum on “Solutions for Sustainable Dry Bulk Shipping”
As we watch, monitor as well as participating here in allaboutshipping the decarbonisation saga evolving over the last 12 years, INTERCARGO’s Forum come at no better time at the Lighthouse…
IACS today welcomed Türk Loydu into membership, after a successful verification of their compliance with the IACS Membership Criteria. Membership of IACS is dependent solely on meeting a range of…
Silverstream Technologies signs Agreement in Principle with China Classification Society
AIP further strengthens clean technology leader’s relationships and operations in Asia LONDON, 23 October 2023: Maritime clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has signed an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with China Classification…
With the IACS Unified Requirements soon taking effect, it is time for the maritime industry to make cyber security a priority in the newbuilding process. While the Unified Requirements will…
IACS enhances its Unified Requirements (URs) on Cyber Safety to reflect new survey requirements, industry feedback and applicability
In an increasingly digitalised and interconnected world, where the maritime industry continues to adopt, at pace, new digital technologies, it remains imperative to focus on cyber threats and attacks that…
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IACS Council focuses on keeping safety at the heart of the decarbonisation debate, signals letter of intent with Singapore MPA and elects new Chair
The IACS Council met in Gdansk, Poland this week for its 87th session (C87) where decarbonisation was high on the agenda. Council welcomed the recent decision by IMO to adopt a…
IACS is pleased to announce that the 2022 IACS Annual Review is now available to download from our website at https://iacs.org.uk/about/iacs-annual-review/. This year’s Annual Review includes a broad range of articles…
IACS Adopts New Unified Requirement On Buckling Strength Assessment of Ship Structural Elements (UR S35)
Harmonised methodology provides for independent buckling toolbox regardless of ship type Ship operations take place in hostile and corrosive environments meaning that the structural strength of the ship’s hull may…
New scatter diagram and wave spectra defining design environmental conditions will be used for wave load, fatigue, and seakeeping calculations. As part of IACS’ ongoing commitment to safe ships and…