RS to attend SDC 12
The first IMO event of 2026 – the 12th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12) – held between January 19-23, will be attended by the Russian delegation, including representatives of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.
The main focus of the session will be on the following:
- improving IMO guidelines on the use of FRP composites in hull structures and on the use of plastic pipes on ships;
- evaluating efforts to reduce underwater radiated noise from ships;
- improving SOLAS requirements and IMO guidelines for ships with nuclear power plants;
- developing amendments to SOLAS (escape arrangements from machinery spaces; traditional and non-traditional propulsion and steering systems);
- developing amendments to the ESP Code;
- developing performance standards for engine control room alert management.
RS representatives will take part in the plenary meeting of the Sub-Committee as well as in the proceedings of the Working, Expert and Drafting groups established during the session for a more detailed expert-level discussion of specialized issues.
RS will report on the session’s outcomes through its official channels.
Additional information:
Founded in 1913, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) is a world-renowned classification society that operates within all spheres of the maritime industry with the goal of improving the operational and environmental safety of marine transportation. RS reviews technical documentation, surveys ships and offshore facilities under construction and in service, certifies vessels and companies for compliance with international conventions, recognizes and certifies industrial products and manufacturers, certifies quality management systems for compliance with international and national standards.
Today, RS is actively expanding its scope of services in the field of engineering and consulting, the development of technical documentation for vessels in service, marine warranty surveys, management system certification and recognition of manufacturers. In addition, RS surveys all container types, including tank containers and offshore containers, confirms compliance of packaging for dangerous goods, as well as renders services on the declaration and certification of dangerous goods and bulk cargoes.