In 2003 Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) celebrated the 90th anniversary of its foundation. Over the years RS has coped with ever-changing challenges and has gained incontestable authority and worldwide recognition. Today, the assignment of the RS class to a ship is a confirmation of the fact that the technical condition of the ship ensures her safe operation and protection of the marine environment from pollution.
RS as a recognized organization fully complies with all applicable international requirements including the requirements of IMO resolutions A.739(18) and A.789(19), Council Directive 94/57/EC, EN 45004 and ISO 9001, which is confirmed by the international certificates of compliance issued by results of RS audits and certification.
The RS has a global network of representations and regional offices. More than 1600 highly qualified specialists carry out all the tasks relating to safe navigation, safety of life at sea and pollution prevention.