Leading the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is a prestigious role, but incoming chairman Arun Sharma questions just how much can be accomplished when the tenure is so short.

Sharma, who has been chairman of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) since 2012, will take the IACS helm in July.

A chief engineer before moving into executive roles ashore, Sharma will hold the position for one year but hopes his successors will get to enjoy it for longer.