Shore opportunities (Classification society)


Speakers :
Mr. Vijay Arora
Seats :

Completed

Date & Time :
27/07/2024 at 2:30 PM IST
Price :
FREE
Duration :
1 hrs 30 mins

Event Sessions


Session 1 :
27/07/2024 at 2:30 PM IST   To   27/07/2024 at 4:00 PM IST  (1 Hours 30 Mins)


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As mariners, we all would have interacted with classification surveyors for various purposes on board the vessel. Many of us would have also wondered on how to become a surveyor and what are the various roles that a marine could play in a classification society. 

In this regard, we are holding a webinar on 27th June with Mr. Vijay Arora who is the Managing Director in Indian Register of shipping and who once sailed as Chief Engineer on merchant vessel. 
 

Agenda topics of the webinar are as follows:

  • Historical Roots-Origin of Classification Society
  • Purpose of Classification Society
  • Classification Society- Objectives & Aims
  • Classification Certificate
  • Role of Classification and Classification Societies
  • Classification Rules/Rule Development Cycle
  • Classification Society -Definition
  • Scope of Classification
  • Qualities & qualification of Surveyors
  • Classification Surveys
  • Role of other stake holders in Maritime Safety Regime

 

For those keen on making a career ashore, Mr. Vijay Arora will provide guidance
on the above.

Mr. Vijay Arora is a qualified Marine Engineer with a professional experience of more than 3 decades. His sailing experience includes Great Eastern Shipping Company for approximately 5 years. His experience includes working as a Tool Design Engineer with a Tractor/ Harvester combine, light commercial vehicle manufacturing company, a shore-based automobile industry.
While at IRS, he has worked in various survey stations in India & abroad and has handled multiple responsibilities at Head Office while heading ship classification & certification, statutory, quality systems and Technical Division.

From the webinar you would know about:
a) Who and how could you transition ashore?
b) The qualifications and skills required to succeed in classification
society
c) The personalities that would suit this kind of profile, the ideal age etc..
d) The financial benefits and other incentives.
e) Where are the opportunities in such field.
f) The scope, security and future
g) What do employers look for in a candidate when they recruit one

The webinar would consist of the following:

  • A 30-35 minute presentation by all presenters would discuss their respective areas
  • 20-25 minutes of Q&A wherein the presenters would take questions
  • A quick feedback survey about the webinar
  • Q&A (Selected questions will be taken at the end


About the Speakers


Mr. Vijay Arora
Managing Director Indian Register of Shipping,

Mr. Vijay Arora is a qualified Marine Engineer with a professional experience of more than 3 decades. His sailing experience includes Great Eastern Shipping Company for approximately 5 years. His experience includes working as a Tool Design Engineer with a Tractor/ Harvester combine, light commercial vehicle manufacturing company, a shore-based automobile industry.

While at IRS, he has worked in various survey stations in India & abroad and has handled multiple responsibilities at Head Office while heading ship classification & certification, statutory, quality systems and Technical Division.

Some of his key roles/contribution in international forums include :

  • Member of the IACS Statutory Panel
  • Chairman of the Safety Panel at IACS
  • Chairman of IACS General Policy Group (GPG)
  • Participation in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) :
    • Ship Design and Construction (SDC)
    • Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE)
    • Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)
    • Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
  • IACS Meetings

He is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Future Fuels magazine.

He is actively involved in decarbonization, digitalization, development of rules & technology for alternative fuels as well as training & skill upgradation of surveyors in respect of alternative fuels.





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