Liberia appoints Indian registry as recognised organisation
India is a global economic power which generates increasing demand for shipping, Classification Society the Indian Registry of Shipping (IRS) has been appointed as a Recognised Organisation by the Liberian Registry to act on behalf of vessels operating under the flag of Liberia.Scott Bergeron, Chief Operating Officer of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based managers of the Liberian Registry, described India as a "very important market" for the Registry."India is a global economic power which generates increasing demand for shipping," he said. "As we increase our market share in India, we have great confidence in IRS's ability to work alongside us to help maintain the quality of our fleet to the highest standards and beyond."Subsequent to the IRS's admission to the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) as a full member last year, the Liberian Registry conducted its own audit of IRS's systems and procedures to ensure its competence and capability met its robust standards.Captain J C Anand, Chairman of the IRS, which was founded in 1975, said: "This recognition by Liberia is a matter of great significance and prestige to IRS, coming as it does from one of the world's leading flag states, which has ...
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