International lassification society Bureau Veritas says OCIMF is right to support moves towards higher common standards for tankers currently being developed by all leading class societies, and right to refuse to endorse the unilateral initiatives taken by ABS, DNV and LR alone. willing to work with any organisation for quality and safety. all our efforts is vital. commercial one. position. That will stifle competition and stifle innovation. already seen the consequences of overhasty moves in the bulk carrier field. improve safety or quality for the world fleet. something to the table. helped by the backing of OCIMF members. to yards and owners. be possible for IACS members to develop common basic scantlings," says Anne. what is best for shipping. to global problems.