RS to take part in the anniversary session of the Facilitation Committee

The Committee is not only responsible for keeping the 1965 Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention) up to date, but is also at the forefront of one of IMO's key and most relevant areas of work – digital transformation and the adaptation of the international regulatory framework to new technological challenges.

During the upcoming session, RS experts will contribute to the development of a comprehensive IMO strategy aimed at digitalizing maritime shipping. The document is to outline the industry’s direction regarding electronic data exchange and management, establish security protocols and improve interactional efficiency among maritime transport organizations.

As part of FAL 50 and with the participation of RS, work will also continue on updating the consolidated recommendations for facilitating electronic business operations, reviewing amendments to the FAL Convention and formulating measures to enhance cybersecurity on vessels and in electronic ship‑port systems.

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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.