The China Classification Society established its international ship inspection business sector in Shanghai on July 22, marking a significant transformation focused on customer-centered services.

Previously, CCS's ship inspection departments were segmented by business functions, such as plan approval, construction, product, operation, and inspection. This restructuring initiative aims to create a one-stop service platform in Shanghai that can respond efficiently to market demands while enhancing the scope and quality of services and local partnerships.

A dedicated team of key personnel from CCS has been assembled to support the construction of the Shanghai International Shipping Center, with a focus on improving high-end shipping services.

Zhu Hao, a researcher at the Shipping Department of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, said that through policy coordination, data sharing, and technological breakthroughs, Shanghai and CCS will collaboratively establish an innovative hub for international shipping services.

As a key player in China's ship inspection sector, CCS has inspected over 200 million gross tons of ships, with an enrolled vessel tonnage of 173 million gross tons, ranking fifth globally. Shanghai, with its robust maritime, financial, and technological resources, serves as an ideal location for this transformation.

Zhang Jieshu, secretary-general of the Shanghai International Shipping Research Center, emphasized that CCS's collaboration with leading global shipping companies, financial institutions, and research organizations in Shanghai will drive innovation in the sector.

Looking ahead, CCS plans to build two international shipping innovative and technological centers in Shanghai, focusing on empowering maritime development through technological advancements and fostering global maritime cooperation.

Source: Shanghai Observer