International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)

KEY INITIATIVES: Effective, consistent and transparent implementation of the new Common Structural Rules for tankers and bulk carriers. Adoption of a new IACS Unified Requirement for Hull Surveys during New Construction. Consistent implementation of the latest requirements of the Enhanced Survey Program for single and double hull tankers. Expansion of the assistance provided by IACS to poorly performing flag States. Improvement and expansion of the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme Reduction of the overall percentage of IACS classed vessels detained under the Paris, Tokyo and U.S. Coast Guard port state control systems for class-related deficiencies.