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Indian Register of Shipping Provides Quality Assurance During HSL Submarine Refit
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has provided Quality Assurance (QA) services during Hindustan Shipyard Limitedâs (HSL) fastest-ever ânormal refitâ of an EKMâclass submarine, which was successfully completed on July 21, 2025. A national benchmark was set in achieving the shortest ever turnaround time and ensuring technical excellence.Under a strategic partnership formed as part of Indiaâs push for self-reliance in national defenseâŠ
Anti-Submarine Shallow-Water Craft Delivered to the Indian Navy
The 'INS Arnala,' classed by Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the first in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), has been delivered to the Indian Navy. The vessel was delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, marking a milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in defense production.âINS Arnalaâ has been designed and constructedâŠ
Indian Register of Shipping Lends Expertise to Stitched Ship Project
In a landmark event, a reconstructed 5th-century wooden stitched ship was launched into the waters of the Mandovi River in Goa. This endeavor, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations Pvt. Ltd., is a step in reviving India's ancient maritime traditions. Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has been instrumental in this project, ensuring that while the vessel retains its historical design, it also meets contemporary safety and design standards.
Indian Register of Shipping Strengthens Naval Sector Role
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is participating in major new construction projects for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.Recently, steel-cutting for vessels classified by the Indian Register of Shipping include the second âFleet Support Shipâ at L&T Shipbuilding, the first âNext Generation Missile Vesselâ at Cochin Shipyard, the second âNext Generation Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vesselâ and first Coast Guard âFast Patrol Vesselsâ at Mazagon Dock ShipbuildersâŠ
Indian Register of Shipping Certifies Autonomous Navigation System
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has collaborated with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited on the demonstration of an autonomous navigation system with dual navigation capabilities.The demonstration took place on the tug MT Andaman.The IRS team led by Mr. R. Srinivas, VP & HOD Electrical & Control System, conducted a thorough review of the autonomy concept, system documentation, software qualityâŠ
Indian Register of Shipping Partners with MARIN
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) for collaboration on hydrodynamic studies and model testing on ongoing new construction projects.The MoU provides for expanding this collaboration to all future projects classed by IRS for Indian shipyards.MARIN will contribute to the partnership by sharing scientificâŠ
Indian Register of Shipping Announces New Managing Director
With the rapid expansion of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), P.K. Mishra, previously Head of Operations, has been promoted to Joint Managing Director, effective January 1, 2024.Joining as a Surveyor with IRS in 1998, Mishra rose through the ranks to become Chief Surveyor in 2023. With close to 25 years of experience in IRS and the industry handling key responsibilities, he has been an integral part of the organisation.
Indian Register of Shipping Releases Updated Rules for Naval Ships
The Indian Register of Shipping has released its Rules for Construction and Classification of Indian Naval Ships â 2023.The 2023 version of IRS Naval Rules incorporates the latest IMO/IACS requirements as well as rule requirements for military design features. In addition, it includes rule-related requirements for the technological advancements currently being incorporated in designs of naval shipsâŠ
New Rules Improve Inland Waterway Safety in India
New regulations aim to improve inland vessel safety throughout India, according to the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).The Inland Vessels Act 2021 will help integrated vessel movement throughout waterways and establish uniformity in law and standardized provisions. The IV Act 2021 addresses safety and pollution control norms and makes provisions for the use of new and special category vessels. It also specifies retrieval of wreck and salvage norms.Based on the IV Act 2021âŠ
Indian Register of Shipping Opens Coimbatore Office
Classification society the Indian Register of Shipping said it has opened a new office in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The premises were recently inaugurated and has been operational since February 1, 2022.Coimbatore is one of the most industrialized cities in Tamil Nadu with a diversified manufacturing sector including more than 25,000 small, medium and large-scale industries. IRS has serviced this region through its Cochin office in the pastâŠ
First of Five Newbuilds Launched for Unichart Navigation
The first of five new general cargo vessels on order for Unichart Navigation Limited has been launched by the Delta Shipyard in Chattogram, Bangladesh.M.V. Roknoor-32 is approximately 82.5 meters long with the capacity of 3,200 deadweight tons and is the first Bangladesh flag vessel being constructed under the classification of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass).Executive Director of Delta ShipyardâŠ
IRClass Takes Over Chairmanship of IACS
Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in a recent Council meeting held in Busan, Korea.Sharma took over as Chair on July 1st and has outlined his key priorities during his year long tenure which includes IACS to take a larger role in industry matters withâŠ
IRClass To Provide ERS for 33 Ships
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has secured a five-year contract from Indiaâs largest shipping company, The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) â to undertake Emergency Response Service (ERS) for 33 vessels.The classification societyâs ERS is aimed at providing round-the-clock technical support by way of speedy assessment of the intact/damage stability as well as longitudinal strength of any vessel involved in a major incident e.g. grounding, collision or fire.
IRClass Wins Two Indian Navy Contracts
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has secured a contract for the provision of classification services for four large survey vessels for the Indian Navy. These 110 meter vessels, which will be constructed by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd., Kolkata, are the largest hydrographic survey vessels ever constructed for the Indian Navy.IRClass has also been awarded the classification services for two diving support vessels by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd.âŠ
