Panama Maritime Authority has authorised Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), to conduct specific surveys through remote inspection techniques, says an article published in Dry Cargo.
What is IRClass?
IRClass has developed remote survey capability for specific types of inspections using an online remote survey application backed up by a dedicated team which can support vessels anywhere in the world. It has developed the necessary remote survey guidelines which were released earlier this year. A dedicated facility with the requisite IT infrastructure has been put in place at its head office in Mumbai.
IRClass can now conduct Interim ISM/ ISPS & MLC audits, occasional in-water surveys and radio surveys which have been attended by a radio firm for ships under the Panama Flag.
IRClass on receiving authorisation from Panama
Mr. Vijay Arora, Joint Managing Director of IRClass said, “We are glad to receive the authorisation from Panama flag for conduct of remote surveys for Interim ISM/ ISPS & MLC audits, occasional in-water surveys and radio surveys. This authorisation will help us provide our services during the continued pandemic condition till the situation normalises to enable conduct of physical surveys. Our customers can benefit from access to our surveyors from any location in the world, faster completion along with documented evidence of survey completion. With the help of documentation, images, video, inputs provided by the Ship Manager and crew, IRClass provides the same level of assurance as an on-board survey.”
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Source: DryCargo
