IRS Expands to Saudi Arabia at SMLME 2025

On 6th May 2025, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) announced the opening of its new office in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, during the 11th Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East conference in Dubai.

The announcement coincided with the official inauguration of the Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025.
The new Dammam office marks a major milestone for IRS, expanding its presence in the Gulf and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s logistics transformation goals.
IRS will provide a comprehensive suite of services from its Dammam office, including ship classification, statutory surveys, technical inspections, and compliance audits.
This expansion commemorates IRS’s 25th anniversary of operations in the UAE and its 50th anniversary globally.
IRS leadership stated that the new office will enable faster response times and deeper collaboration with maritime stakeholders in Saudi Arabia.