Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), an international ship classification society and member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), has announced the opening of its new office in Saudi Arabia.
With the establishment of the Dammam office, IRS will offer its full suite of services across all major ports in Saudi Arabia. This move aims to enable closer engagement with local clients, faster service delivery, and dedicated support to ship owners and operators in the region.
IRS said the new office will strengthen its regional footprint, ensuring timely, competitive, and high-quality services to clients operating in and around the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
Services offered will include ship classification, statutory surveys and certification, technical inspections, ISM/ISPS/MLC audits in compliance with IMO and flag state requirements.
“Our new office in Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone in IRS’s global growth journey. It reflects our long-term commitment to serving the maritime industry in the Kingdom and supporting its transformation into a world-class logistics and shipping hub,” stated P K Mishra, Managing Director of IRS.
