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On the Way to SOLAS 2026 Amendments: Reporting Containers Lost at Sea
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) reminds stakeholders that amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) take effect on January 1, 2026.
august 11, 2025 85

Tokyo and Paris MoUs Announce Campaign on Ballast Water Management
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) informs of the joint press release by the Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Port State Control, announcing the launch of a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) aimed at verifying compliance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention).
august 06, 2025 112

New MARPOL Environmental Regulations: Key Changes for the Shipping Industry Starting 1 August, 2025
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) informs that changes to MARPOL Annex VI take effect as of 1 August, 2025.
august 01, 2025 133

Overview of RS Participation in IMO III 11
Representatives of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) took part in the 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) as members of the Russian delegation.
july 30, 2025 98

RS demonstrates excellent fleet performance metrics – PSC MoU data confirms
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has demonstrated excellent results, ranking among classification societies with the best performance indicators.
july 24, 2025 109

Russian initiatives inform new IMO solid bulk cargo requirements
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved Russia's proposals for the transportation of apatite concentrate, which were developed under Russian initiatives with the participation of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS).
july 21, 2025 129

RS to join the 11th Session of the Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments
From 21 to 25 July, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will host the 11th session of the Sub-Committee on the Implementation of IMO Instruments at its London headquarters. The Russian delegation, including representatives from Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS), will take part in the event.
july 17, 2025 132

IMO Spotlights the Future of Autonomous Shipping
As members of the national delegation, experts of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) took part in the 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), held from 18 to 27 June 2025 at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in London.
july 01, 2025 204