THE International Register of Shipping (IRS), one of the largest independent classification societies, is to open a regional office in Singapore.
The addition of Singapore to its global presence will allow the classification society to offer its services to Singapore's companies said IRS board chairman Julian Padilla. "Singapore is one the busiest ports in the world and with a free market economy and political stability, many shipping companies are making this their home," he said.
International Register of Shipping, established in 1993, is an independent classification society serving a fleet of more than 1,300 ships around the world, with surveyors working in more than 100 countries.
The IRS has more than 1,300 ships on its register, with a combined gross tonnage of 7.3 million tonnes. It is currently authorized by 18 flag administrations to perform statutory certification in accordance with many of the IMO's conventions.
(Source: www.schednet.com)
