06 Mar 2026
Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12)

Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12)

The 12th session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) was held from 23 to 27 February 2026, chaired by Mr. H. Storhaug (Norway).  Polish Register of Shipping was represented at the session by Ms. Marta Kozak, Centre for IMO Affairs Specialist.A key point of HTW 12…
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23 Feb 2026
Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13)

Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13)

The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response held its 13th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 9 to 13 February and was chaired by Dr Anita Mäkinen (Finland).  Polish Register of Shipping was represented at the session by Dr Eng. Krzysztof Kołwzan, Centre for IMO Affairs Manager, and Mr…
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04 Feb 2026
Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12)

Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12)

The Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction held its 12th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 19 to 23 January and was chaired by Mr. Erik Tvedt (Denmark). Polish Register of Shipping  was represented at the session by Mr Marek Narewski, Research and Development Division Director, and Mr Adam Pawlędzio,…
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03 Feb 2026
“KOPERNIK” launched!

“KOPERNIK” launched!

Successful launch in a Chinese shipyardLast Thursday, January 29, 2026, marked a pivotal milestone in the latest project for the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company Chipolbrok. The multi-purpose vessel "KOPERNIK" was officially launched at the Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. shipyard. The entire construction process of the ship is being…
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19 Dec 2025
PRS strengthens its presence in Asia

PRS strengthens its presence in Asia

A delegation of the Ship Division of the Polish Register of Shipping has concluded an important visit to Asia. The objective was to strengthen technical and classification cooperation with key partners, establish new business relationships, and increase PRS brand recognition in Asian markets, including the shipbuilding sector.During the visit, the…
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05 Dec 2025
Keel-laying ceremony for the vessel “KOPERNIK”

Keel-laying ceremony for the vessel “KOPERNIK”

On 28 November 2025, a keel-laying ceremony was held at the Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. shipyard in China for a 62,000 DWT Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Vessel (shipyard number TK2313), which will be named “KOPERNIK”. The vessel is being built for CHIPOBROK – the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company.The keel…
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04 Dec 2025
PRS in Waterborne TP Management

PRS in Waterborne TP Management

We are pleased to announce that Marek Narewski from Polish Register of Shipping has been elected to the Waterborne Technology Platform (Waterborne TP) Board of Directors. Marek Narewski, who is in the position of Director of the Research and Development Division, has joined the management of the Association as the…
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