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Classification standards News Archive

17 July 2026
IACS responds to INTERTANKO enquiry on Permanent Means of Access (PMA) inspection regime
Following concerns raised through INTERTANKO’s Safety and Technical Committee (ISTEC), INTERTANKO engaged the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) on... MORE
8 May 2026
INTERTANKO helps Recognised Organisations (Class Societies) evaluate robustness of their systems
As part of INTERTANKO’s involvement in IQARB (https://iqarb.org/about/) we undertook a review of feedback from IQARBs audits of ROs... MORE
2 April 2026
IACS publishes its 2025 Annual Review
IACS has released its 2025 Annual Review, highlighting its role in supporting safety standards and technical innovation across the maritime... MORE
2 July 2021
IACS publishes newly established and revised recommendations
INTERTANKO has received the following information from the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) detailing newly established and revised recommendations,... MORE
15 May 2020
IACS unifies the use of term “Condition of Class”
Following discussions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and suggestions from Flag Administrations, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)... MORE
24 April 2020
Covid-19: IACS’ initial response to the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic
The International Association of Class Societies had issued an open letter to industry, outlining actions its members have agreed as... MORE

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