Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is an internationally recognised independent ship classification society, founded in India in 1975. Within a short span of 16 years, it has become an associate member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), the major international body of classification societies. Admission in IACS is granted only to the best and signifies high standards, excellent reputation and professional competence.

Today IRS provides professionally competent, completely independent and highly efficient third party technical inspection and certification services for all types of ships, marine craft and structures. These services have also been expanded to cover a range of offshore and industrial projects.

The services are designed to meet ISO 9001 specifications (the International Standard on Quality Management Systems), and thereby help achieve high levels of quality and reliability, while maintaining project schedules and integrity. Further, they are proven to be cost-effective and meet timelines efficiently.