IRClass continually aims to improve its standards of service, and it does so by engaging with maritime industry stakeholders to conduct research for the development of the industry as a whole.  

The outcome of such research is useful for the development of new classification rules and guidelines as well as for amendments to the existing rules and guidelines. This will provide IRClass with a clear understanding of customers’ needs as well as challenges faced in their business operations, allowing IRClass to better serve its customers’ needs.

IRClass strongly believes that customer interaction is crucial in identifying research requirements.

IRClass can assist with, and carry out maritime-related research for industry stakeholders – ship owners, shipyards, design firms, ports, etc. Collaborations (or Joint Research Project) with academic institutes and individuals are also welcome.

With an easy-to-use platform, customers can be assured of seamless submission of research enquiries. Our dedicated domain experts will be ready to help, should you encounter any problem.

To submit your research enquiries, kindly click on the link below and fill up the enquiry form:

We look forward to collaborations with IRClass in ensuring a safe, secure, sustainable and efficient shipping.

Research and Development Capabilities

Research and Rule Development is the backbone of all activities at IRS. It is carried out to achieve the following.

• Acquire in-depth knowledge on relevant issues
• Participate actively in the global efforts to improve quality & safety in marine industry & protection of marine environment
• Provide professional service at par with the world leaders

The  major areas of Research and Rule Development among other activity at IRS are:

• Hydrodynamics
• Ship Structures
• Vibration and Noise
• Corrosion
• Fatigue
• Analysis of data from Ships in Service
• Formal Safety Assessment / Risk Assessment
• Rule Development & Rule Calibration
• Development of New Engineering Methods and/or  Software
• Use of Information technology onboard.
• Subsea pipeline engineering
• Transportation and Installation engineering
• Mooring: motion and stability analysis
• Risk Based Inspection (RBI) of offshore structures

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