IACS Chairman drives industry safety improvements
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki concludes his term as Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies Ltd. (IACS) encouraging the organization to continue setting high standards for performance and raising the bar of excellence.
Heading discussions with IMO, Wiernicki described the organization’s recognition of IACS-developed rules regarding goals and functional requirements of the International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (GBS) as ‘monumental.’
Another noteworthy milestone during Wiernicki’s tenure was recognizing and elevating the importance of cyber system safety by promoting the Expert Group to a Panel, which positions it among the top IACS focus areas, and creating a dedicated industry Joint Working Group. Leading complex conversations to align industry, Wiernicki began a legacy to develop the next generation of safety systems.
As IACS Chairman, Wiernicki initiated strategic discussions between the organization and IMO that undoubtedly will pave the way for a long-term agreement in the near future.
Wiernicki assumed the role of IACS Chairman at the end of the 71st session of the IACS Council in Paris on July 2, 2015, and will chair his final Council meeting in Washington, DC, on June 28-29, 2016.
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Founded in 1862, ABS is a leading international classification society devoted to promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine and offshore assets.
