Hull Inspection and Trial Unit HITU, Mumbai conducted a one-day seminar in collaboration with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) on IRS Class rules, regulations and procedures for survey, inspection and trials of under-construction and in-service ships. The seminar was held on 14 Feb 2024 which covered the current technologies for the survey and repair of steel and composite-material hulls and associated maintenance practices. R Adm R Adhisrinivasan, Chief Staff Officer (Tech) Head Quarter Western Naval Command delivered the keynote address at the seminar.