CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

A classification society is company that has set up and maintains standards for the building and operation of ships and vessels offshore. This society also checks and establishes that construction of a ship is in accordance with standards and carries out periodic checks and reviews to make certain standards are adhered to. The classification helps promote safety of the ship and its crew to protect… More

A classification society is company that has set up and maintains standards for the building and operation of ships and vessels offshore. This society also checks and establishes that construction of a ship is in accordance with standards and carries out periodic checks and reviews to make certain standards are adhered to. The classification helps promote safety of the ship and its crew to protect life, the ship and the environment though the establishment and audit for compliance with technical standards. Benefits are gained by the ship owners, crew and reliable information available to insurers. There are a large number of classification societies usually located at port cities. Less