OTS - Chairman of IACS pinpoints three key themes of the Association's strategy for the future
2018. April 20. 09:22
London, 20 April, 2018 (APA/OTS) - Knut ?rbeck-Nilssen's commitment
to quality, modernisation and transparency widely reflected in IACS
work and future vision.
Quality, modernisation and transparency have been the three
fundamental themes of the International Association of
Classification Societies (IACS) during DNV GL's Chairmanship, and
this approach is widely reflected in IACS' 2017 Annual Review which
was presented in London today by IACS Chairman Knut ?rbeck-Nilssen.
Looking back at IACS' development and successes over the past
year, Mr ?rbeck-Nilssen said that during these dynamic times, both
IACS and its twelve Member societies need to act as a guide for the
shipping industry, identifying the path for others to follow.
"When many in the maritime community feel like their businesses
are in dire straits, IACS and its Members, the top classification
societies, need to be a beacon of light setting the course ahead -
with modern requirements, transparent processes and the highest
quality of service," the Chairman said.
The three themes of IACS' strategy build on the work done by
the organisation and its Member classification societies last year,
as detailed in the 2017 Annual Review, and position the Association
well for the many challenges that lie ahead.
Highlights for IACS and its Members from 2017 include achieving
full compliance with the International Maritime Organization's Goal
Based Standards; ongoing industry involvement in cyber security and
autonomy; and the launch of new membership criteria.
Commenting on the publication of the 2017 Annual Review, Mr
?rbeck-Nilssen said: "2017 was a year in which the maritime world's
key players had to get to grips with tectonic changes in markets,
regulations and technology. I am proud to say that both IACS and
its Member societies rose to that challenge with their work across
the year: Together we achieved significant progress in modernising
the concept of class and in adapting to the digital transformation
of our industry. In IACS, we strive to ensure that our own
standards allow for innovative practices that utilise the
flexibility available within ship regulations while maintaining
high-quality and delivering on our unceasing commitment to a safer
and more secure maritime world. IACS' 2017 Annual Review testifies
to these endeavours, as well as offering a roadmap for how the
organisation and its members will ensure they continue to provide,
openly and transparently, the highest quality classification
services to the maritime industry."
"With the maritime industry facing complex and competing
demands, IACS continues to play a leading role by bringing familiar
technical assurance processes to bear against new and unfamiliar
technologies," added Robert Ashdown, IACS' Secretary General. "Our
2017 Annual Review showcases the work that IACS' Member societies
have undertaken in this respect, while also emphasising our
continuous commitment to quality operations and, by way of the
Class data provided, to acting in an ever more transparent way."
A free copy of the 2017 Annual Review can be downloaded at:
http://www.iacs.org.uk/about/iacs-annual-review-2017/
Media Contact IACS:
Robert Ashdown
IACS Secretary General
Tel.: +44 (0)20 7976 0660
E-Mail: permsec@iacs.org.uk
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