RS to join the 11th Session of the Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments

The Sub-Committee's remit includes:

• unification of port State control procedures;
• harmonization of statutory surveys and certification procedures;
• analysis of marine casualties and incidents and the promotion of measures to address their root causes;
• enhancement of the mandatory IMO Member state Audit Scheme (IMSAS) among others.

This year, special attention will be given to the development of recommendations for conducting remote ship surveys and audits under the ISM and ISPS Codes using innovative technologies. The session will also work on revised drafts of the Procedures for port State control and the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), which are to be submitted for adoption at the 34th IMO Assembly in December.

RS representatives will participate in the Sub-Committee’s plenary session and its working groups, contributing to in-depth technical discussions at the expert level.

Session outcomes will be made available online in accordance with established procedures.

We remain committed to providing timely and high-quality coverage of IMO activities. Following each session, comprehensive reference materials in both Russian and English are published on the official website.

Recently, these reports underwent a significant upgrade with a revamped structure and layout, prioritizing clarity, readability and ease of use. Moreover, final reports are now promptly available by the next business day after a session concludes.

We firmly believe that accurate and high-quality information is fundamental to the maritime industry’s efficiency and safety. RS is dedicated to enhancing its services, ensuring our partners and clients always have access to the most reliable updates on the latest developments in international maritime regulation.

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 implementing the concept "More than class" by expanding its scope of services in the field of engineering and consulting, the development of technical documentation for vessels in service, marine warranty surveys and certification. 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.