ClassNK Returns to Iran

June 15, 2016

Image: ClassNK
Image: ClassNK

Japanese classification society ClassNK announced it has resumed operations in Iran with the reopening of its Tehran office and agreements with the Iranian Classification Society (ICS) and Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), Ministry of Roads & Urban Development of Iran.

ClassNK’s Tehran office was originally opened in December 2009 but was closed in 2012. The classification society has decided to reopen its Tehran Office as of June 15 “in light of recent changes in the region,” ClassNK said in a press release.

ClassNK has also signed an agreement with ICS in February 2016 which sets out a framework for surveys and certifications for NK/ICS dual-classed ships.

A separate agreement with the Iranian maritime administration PMO is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, enabling ClassNK to perform statutory surveys and certifications on Iranian-flagged vessels in cooperation with Port and Flag State Control officers.

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