The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) said it was dropping the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) as its member.
RMRS membership “is no longer tenable” IACS said in a statement, citing external legal advice and sanctions against Russia taken by the UK government, where the IACS is based.
“As such, and under the terms of its charter, which requires agreement from 75% or more of its members, [the] IACS Council has...
