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Recently, IACS was pleased to join newcleo in Turin for an insightful seminar on the regulation and classification of nuclear applications at sea, an important step in exploring how advanced nuclear technologies can contribute to a safe and sustainable maritime future. Read more in newcleo’s post below 👇

Great annual meeting yesterday at the New York Yacht Club with our IACS EG/Law colleagues. We reviewed and discussed key IACS legal topics and I had the chance as Expert Group Legal Chair to confirm our Legal Committee road map. The meeting was hosted by ABS legal team. Thank you Robert Clyne for this fantastic organisation. #IACSEGLAW IACS American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore Dan Finn Dag Ove Solsvik Anouk COUTURIER Cerys Davies

IACS has published Recommendation 192: Guidelines to Address Human Element Issues, a framework designed to integrate human-centred thinking into the development of technical requirements. Putting people at the centre of our thinking is an important objective of IACS. Rec.192 recognises the core strengths that a person brings to the shipping ecosystem i.e. human decision-making, a sense of purpose and action, as well as the challenges that exist at the human/machine interface. IACS guidelines, therefore seek to provide practical guidance on how to assess workload, decision-making, working environment, and training needs in order to realise the benefits of properly integrating human interaction into increasingly complex ships’ systems. The objective is to embed human factors into safety from the very start, ensuring more resilient, effective, and sustainable outcomes across the maritime sector. 🔗 Read the full recommendation here: https://lnkd.in/ghsK8u9e #ShipsandShipping #MaritimeSafety #humanelement

Thanks Eva for the amazing job you have done as Chair of IACS' Environment Panel. Under your leadership you've kept IACS at the forefront of the debate and helped us support the maritime community in pursuing their environmental objectives. You still have a very busy few months left before we wish you all the best for your next steps, both with Bureau Veritas and with IACS.

Today, we join the International Maritime Organization(IMO) in marking World Maritime Day, under the theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” 🌊⚓ The ocean sustains global trade, livelihoods, ecosystems, and our climate. With more than 80% of world trade transported by sea, shipping has a central role to play in safeguarding this vital resource. At IACS, we remain committed to supporting the IMO’s robust regulatory framework and to working with shipyards, shipowners, regulators, and industry partners to ensure shipping continues to evolve in a way that is safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible. 👉 Learn more about IMO World Maritime Day here: https://lnkd.in/eEf28-hC #WorldMaritimeDay

IACS has published its new Position Paper on Nuclear Propulsion (Revision 0), recognising it as a potential pathway to decarbonising maritime transport and enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraging our technical expertise, we are committed to supporting the safe, secure, and environmentally responsible integration of nuclear power into ship design and operations. The paper highlights:  ✅ Opportunities through Small & Advanced Modular Reactors (SMR/AMR) and Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs)  ✅ The growing international momentum for nuclear as a low-carbon solution  ✅ Key issues and considerations, including public perception, insurance and liability, port access, emergency preparedness, and safe decommissioning and waste disposal  ✅ IACS’ role in contributing to robust international standards and regulatory frameworks in collaboration with the IMO, IAEA, and industry stakeholders This Position Paper reflects IACS’ commitment to ensuring safety and innovation remain central as the sector explores advanced energy solutions for shipping. 👉 Read the full Position Paper here: https://lnkd.in/eXMpSyfA #ShipsAndShipping #NuclearPropulsion #MaritimeSafety #Collaboration #Innovation

At #LISW25, IACS Secretary General Robert Ashdown had the pleasure of moderating the panel "Green and Smart Solutions for a Safe, Sustainable and Efficient Shipping Industry" with insights from Johannah Christensen(Global Maritime Forum), Simon Bennett (International Chamber of Shipping), Qingzhou Wang (Accelleron China) and Dominik Schneiter (WinGD Ltd.). It was a fruitful discussion exploring how smart technologies, low-carbon energy and digital safety governance can drive progress towards IMO’s 2050 goals.

Last week, IACS Secretary General Robert Ashdown attended the 2025 International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) Conference in Singapore. IACS and IUMI share a strong partnership, working closely on matters of maritime safety. The conference provided a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the global maritime insurance community, gaining insights into their collective experience and perspectives. Congratulations to IUMI and Secretary General Lars Lange on another fantastic conference and for bringing together such an engaged group of industry leaders. #MaritimeSafety #Collaboration #IUMI2025

Clear communication and partnership are key to tackling the complex challenges facing our industry, from decarbonisation to digitalisation and structural safety. In the latest article, IACS Secretary General Robert Ashdown and GPG Chair Dr. Ajay Asok Kumar reflect on how strategic industry dialogue continues to drive progress in safety, decarbonisation, and regulatory alignment. ✅ Joint Industry Working Groups (JIWGs): The new JIWG on Safe Decarbonisation is building shared understanding on risks and readiness of low-carbon fuels and technologies like ammonia, hydrogen, and energy storage. ✅ Stakeholder Engagement: In 2024, IACS strengthened industry dialogue through technical meetings and workshops, sharing updates on CSR revisions and safety recommendations to support transparency and collaboration. ✅ Tripartite Dialogue: A key platform for shipbuilders, owners, and class societies to explore issues like EV safety, lifecycle GHG emissions, digitalisation, and underwater radiated noise. 🔗 Read the full article below #ShipsAndShipping #MaritimeSafety #Collaboration

At IACS, we recognise that effective regulation and innovation in shipping require broad industry input, not just from classification societies, but from those who design, build, operate, and regulate vessels.   One of the ways we support this collaboration is through Joint Working Groups (JWGs), established in response to emerging technical or policy challenges. These groups bring together IACS experts with external stakeholders to develop Resolutions and Recommendations that reflect both regulatory rigour and operational insight.   In parallel, the annual Tripartite Meetings, hosted in key shipbuilding nations since 2002, have become a cornerstone of industry dialogue, bringing together shipyards, shipowners, and classification societies to align on critical issues like ship design standards, construction quality, and evolving technical demands. The next meeting will be held from 21-23 October in Busan, South Korea. As the industry continues to evolve, these collaborative efforts are essential to ensuring safety, performance, and innovation remain at the forefront of maritime development.    👉 Explore how IACS supports cross-industry collaboration: https://lnkd.in/ereTaywc   #ShipsAndShipping #Collaboration #MaritimeExcellence