Arora Takes Over as Managing Director of IRClass
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) announces a top management transition with Vijay Arora taking over as managing director effective July 1, 2021. This appointment follows the superannuation of Suresh Sinha on June 30, 2021.A qualified marine engineer with a professional experience of more than three decades, Arora has strong maritime expertise under his belt. During his long tenure at IRClass, Arora has worked in various survey stations in India and abroad and has handled multiple responsibilities within IRClass.Some of his key contributions in international forums include member of the IACS
CEMS Opening Visakhapatnam Labs
Shortly after announcing the launch of its labs in Mumbai, Center of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding (CEMS), a startup in skill development for maritime and shipbuilding sector, has announced readiness of its labs in Visakhapatnam.CEMS is promoted by Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) in partnership with Siemens and support from Sagarmala, Ministry of Shipping. Its Visakhapatnam campus is located in the Indian Maritime University (IMU) premises.CEMS has planned 18 labs for its Visakhapatnam campus of which six labs are ready and will be operationalized shortly. The construction of 12 labs
IRClass First to Certify Indian Recycling Yards per EU Standard
IRClass is amongst the first organizations in the world to certify ship recycling yards according to EU standards as an ‘Independent Verifier’. IRClass Systems and Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ISSPL), an entity promoted by Indian Register of Shipping, has certified four leading ship recycling yards in Alang as an ‘Independent Verifier’ in accordance with the requirements of European Union Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR) 1257/2013. The four yards which have met the standards set by the EU and the Hong Kong Convention are: * Priya Blue Industries; * Shree Ram Vessel Scrap; *
IRClass Academy Focuses on Maritime Professional Development
IRClass Academy, part of the Indian Register of Shipping, demonstrated its commitment to Maritime Professional Development by successfully delivering a new 4-day Executive Management Course in Ship Superintendency. The course featured in-depth interaction with subject matter experts and practising managers from the industry that included the CEO of Indian operations of a global company owning bulk carriers, and the Technical Directors and Heads of Chartering from leading Indian shipping companies, and a well-known Marine Insurance Consultant. Faculty from IRClass comprised senior
IRClass Academy Delivers Training for Naval Shipbuilding
IRClass Academy, the training arm of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has delivered a six-day training program on naval shipbuilding for the officers and members of the Warship Overseeing Team of the Indian Navy and managers from India’s leading naval shipyards. Organized in parallel streams for Hull and Machinery, the training program focused on supervision of naval ship construction and integrated a wide range of specialist processes from steel-forming, welding and hull fabrication, to installation and commissioning of machinery and systems – and finally, tests and
IRS on Talent Acquisition Spree
IRClass, the Leading Ship Classification Society has hired 17 of the brightest and best Naval Architecture students from the elite technical institutes of India. IRClass celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. In keeping with the philosophy of acquiring the brightest talent, IRClass has visited four technical institutes of India namely, IIT-Chennai, IIT-Kharagpur, Indian Maritime Institute-Vizag and CUSAT-Kochin for campus placements to induct best talent from the field of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. The management has constituted a four member senior
IRClass Announces New Appointments
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has announced three new senior appointments aimed at boosting its presence in key international maritime centers. The new appointments in Singapore and London are part of IRClass’ strategic plan to expand its capabilities and geographical reach to meet growing demand in these vital markets. Mr. Narayanan Shankar joins as Senior Vice President of Business Development in Singapore. He will co-direct business development and strategy with Mr Anil Devli, Chief Operating Officer (Commercial) of IRClass. Prior to joining IRClass, Mr Shankar held key
