Over 90% of the world’s merchant shipping tonnage is classified by the 12 member societies of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
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.
IACS was formed in 1968 to promote high standards in safety, prevent pollution and liaise closely with the shipping industry and organisations.
IACS members classify many ships, and most international administrations use the IACS members’ rules and regulations as the basis of their fleet’s license to operate, including compliance with mandatory requirements. The members conduct surveys annually and play an active part in the workings of the IMO.
It has a voice in the development of international conventions and also in providing technical support to member states of the IMO. IACS eliminates substandard ships and increases the sophistication of ship design and operations. IACS members include ABS (US of A), BV (France), CCS (China), CRS (Croatia), DNV GL (Germany), IRS (India), KR (South Korea), LR (UK), PRS (Poland), RINA (Italy), RS
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