UAE recognises Croatian Registry of Shipping for ship surveys

As a result of this recognition, all classification societies under the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) are accredited by the UAE, the MOEI said in a statement.

"By recognising the Croatian Register of Shipping, we continue our cooperation with major international classification societies accredited by IACS,” Sheikh Nasser Al Qasimi, the MOEI’s assistant undersecretary for infrastructure and transport regulations, said. “This will enable the UAE’s maritime sector, represented by the MOEI, to enhance its control over the seaworthiness of national ships.”

The CRS traces its origins back to the 19th century. While the Yugoslav Register of Shipping was founded in 1949, Croatia separated from Yugoslavia in 1992, leading to the creation of an independent CRS.

Damir Roje, General Manager, CRS, sees the UAE as a gateway to the Middle Eastern market. “Its ports are [among] the busiest in the region, which allows us to receive and serve a large number of ships from neighbouring countries,” he said.