International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
Association internationale des sociétés de classification
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URL: https://iacs.org.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IACSPermsec
RSS Feed: https://www.iacs.org.uk/rss
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8849444
Founded
1968-09-11 Hamburg Germany FR
History
Founded with 10 member societies, Classification Societies having previously held the following Conferences: 1939, Rome (Italy); 1955, Paris (France); 1959, London (UK); 1965 New York NY (USA); 1968 Oslo (Norway).
Set up 'IACS Permanent Office', Apr 1992, in London.
Aims
Establish, review, promote and develop minimum technical requirements in relation to the design, construction, maintenance and survey of ships and other marine related facilities; assist international regulatory bodies and standard organizations to develop, implement and interpret statutory regulations and industry standards in ship design, construction and maintenance with a view to improving safety at sea and marine environmental protection.
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Council (governing body); General Policy Group; Quality Committee; Panels; Permanent Secretariat in London (UK) including the Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) Operation Centre.
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XD6997
Last News
2020
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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