RS to take part in NCSR 13

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) will join the event as part of the Russian delegation.

The main items on the NCSR 13 agenda:

• adjustments to routeing measures and ship reporting systems;
• improvements to the Long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) system;
• improvements to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS);
• development of recommendations for equipment using the S-100 ECDIS standard;
• harmonization of maritime and aeronautical search and rescue procedures;
• revision of the Performance Standards for gyrocompasses on ships operating in polar waters.

RS representatives will take part in the plenary meeting and actively contribute to dedicated Working and Expert groups established for in-depth consideration of issues around communications and navigation.

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.