The Russian Maritime Registry of Shipping (RS) and DNV have signed an agreement paving the way for an extensive co-operation within cold-climate shipping.
The Dual Class agreement, covering ships under Russian flag, will give the international shipping community access to extensive cold-climate experience and ensure compliance with Russian statutory requirements. International technology knowledge and practices, as well as worldwide quality and environmental standards, form the basis for the pact.
The RS/DNV dual class agreement is more comprehensive than that which is the norm for dual class agreements between classification societies. Under the accord, the two societies have established one integrated common-class service with shared work execution.
The fully integrated RS/DNV dual class agreement offers services to ships under Russian flag beyond what any single class society can provide, and includes:
- Use of international and Russian safety and environmental standards
- Use of international design and quality standards – in Russia and internationally
- Effective specification of fit-for-purpose ships
- Reduced in-operation offhire and delays
- Meets recommendations from international financing and insurance
Date: 2005-06-09