ClassNK certification of the NexusWave onboard ICT architecture and equipment confirms full compliance with the latest IACS UR E27 cyber security standard. NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a…
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21st April 2026 – IACS, the membership organisation for the world’s leading classification societies, has published a Recommendation to improve safety standards for lifting appliances, in line with SOLAS regulations covering both…
IACS’s 2025 Annual Review explores the work of IACS and its classification society Members during 2025 in leading the development of technical requirements and guidance to support global shipping 30th…
The International Association ofClassification Societies (IACS) Guidelines Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship designers, shipbuilders, and ship manufacturers. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has recently developed…
29th January 2026: IACS has published a new Unified Requirement (UR H2) establishing a comprehensive safety framework for ammonia release mitigation systems (ARMS) on ammonia-fuelled ships. The UR provides harmonised requirements…
Alex Gregg-Smith, President, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas, announced as incoming IACS Council Chair and to take up his position on 1st July 21st January 2026: The Council of the International…
Council of the International Association of Classification Societies reviews progress across its extensive work programme with emphasis on Decarbonisation, Digitalisation, Common Structural Rules and Quality performance. IACS Council (C92) met…
KR (Korean Register) is pleased to announce that LEE Jungkun, General Manager of KR’s Convention & Legislation Service Team, has been elected as the next Chair of the International Association…
Smart Maritime Council members ABS, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, DNV and Lloyd’s Register in project with BIMCO, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and Energy LEAP to create standardised list…
Report highlights role of IACS and its members in developing technical rules and guidance to meet new and emerging safety issues facing global shipping 31 March 2025 – IACS, the membership…
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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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…
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…
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)…
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 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…