The Zhoushan office of Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS) opened on May 11 in Putuo district, Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province, marking the company's further expansion into China's maritime service market.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Greece, PHRS ranks among the world's top independent non-IACS classification societies by gross tonnage, mainly serving bulk carriers, oil tankers, and chemical vessels.

The establishment of PHRS's office in Zhoushan was driven not only by the port's advantages but also by Putuo's strong maritime service ecosystem, including China's largest ship repair base and a leading bonded bunker fuel business.

The new office will directly serve shipowners and shipbuilding enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta region. PHRS has also reached preliminary cooperation intentions with the China-Europe (Greece) Maritime Service Center, which is being developed at Xiazhimen channel in Putuo.

Putuo has introduced support policies for international ship inspection institutions, including financial incentives, office support, and talent subsidies, aiming to strengthen the district's global maritime service capabilities.

PHRS has nearly 1,000 registered vessels worldwide, totaling about 13 million metric tons, with China expected to become the company's most important growth market over the next five years.