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On its 50th Foundation Day – 4th April 2025, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) marked a historic milestone as India Post released a Special Cover commemorating 50 years of IRS’s excellence in the maritime industry.

This prestigious philatelic tribute highlights IRS’s contributions to maritime safety, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance, symbolising its significant impact on the global maritime sector.

IRS evolution and commitment

IRS released the Touch of Class Golden Jubilee Edition – Volume 3 and announced the forthcoming launch

The special cover was released by Chief Guest Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping along with Shri Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General Maharashtra Circle, India Post and Capt B K Tyagi CMD, Shipping Corporation of India who graced the occasion.

To further mark this momentous day, IRS also released the Touch of Class Golden Jubilee Edition – Volume 3 and announced the forthcoming launch of its newly updated website, which reflects the organisation’s continued evolution and commitment to innovation.

Series of commemorative activities

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of IRS, said, "This Golden Jubilee is not just a celebration of our past, but a reaffirmation of our commitment to the future. The Special Cover is symbolic of IRS’s enduring legacy and reflects our readiness to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow."

This event also marked the formal conclusion of the year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations, which saw a series of commemorative activities and stakeholder engagements across the country.

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