Role of classification society
- Providing independent technical expertise
- Develop technical standards
- Approve designs
- Conduct surveys
List classification societies
- Lloyds register
- Bereau Veritas
- DNV GL
- ABS American Bureau of Shipping
- IR Indian Registry of Shipping
- CRS Croatian Registry of Shipping
What is a classification Society?
A classification Society is a an organisation that published rules for the design construction of ships.
Compliance with these rules is required for obtaining insurance, P&I cover, assisting in vessel sales and obtaining finance.
That is a Commercial service and not a statutory one.
Flag and RO in SOLAS
The inspection and survey of ships, so far as regards the enforcement of the provisions of the present regulations and the granting of exemptions therefrom, shall be carried out by officers of the Administration. The Administration may, however, entrust the inspections and surveys either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it
