Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is an internationally recognised independent ship classification society, founded in India in 1975. IRS on 22nd June 2010 has achieved the status of full membership 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.

Quality Management System Of IRS has been certified by IACS under the “Quality System Certification Scheme” of IACS since its inception in 1996. This means that IRS complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 as well as all requirements of IACS such as Unified Requirements (UR’s), Procedural Requirements (PR’s) & Unified Interpretations (UI’s) and also the Statutory Requirements if IMO & various Flag Administration as applicable.

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 thus designed to meet the applicable International Requirements & 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.