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WORLD NEWS ROUND-UP Supply chain issues have been much in the news in recent months and the International Maritime Organization has been under pressure to come up with speedy solutions for the industry
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he pandemic has proved a challenge for operators seeking to keep supply chains running, but market players have been stepping up to the plate. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has been focusing its efforts on keeping global supply chains flowing and ensuring that food, fuel and medicines continue to reach societies during the pandemic. IACS is proud of its efforts in this respect, Nick Brown chief executive of Lloyd’s Register and new chairman of IACS told a recent press conference. Flag states and port state control authorities are among those contributing to keeping supply chains running. “Things can spiral into panic very quickly,” he said, taking as example the recent fuel crisis. In terms of current conditions, there is a increased acceptance and use of remote surveys. “We see that as a trend we should hold on to, to supplement traditional methods,” he told journalists. During the pandemic, IACS has continued to attend remote meetings to ensure the industry’s voice is heard, he explained. IACS teams have been involved in a number of publications to support the industry.
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international | AUTUMN 2021
