Top 10 Classification Societies In The World

Ship class is a kind of index indicating the technical status of a ship. In the international shipping industry, where the registered gross tonnage of more than 100 tons of maritime vessels, must be under the supervision of a classification society or ship inspection agency for supervision. Before the construction of the ship begins, the specifications of the various parts of the ship shall be approved by the classification society or the ship survey authority. After the construction of each ship, the classification society or the ship Inspection Bureau shall evaluate the hull, machinery and equipment on board, draft marks and other items and performance, and issue a ship class certificate. The certificate is generally valid for 4 years, after which it needs to be re-appraised.

The classification of ships can ensure the safety of navigation of ships, facilitate the state to carry out technical supervision of ships, facilitate charterers and shippers to choose appropriate vessels to meet the needs of import and export cargo transportation, and facilitate insurance companies to decide the insurance costs of ships and cargo.

A classification society is a body that establishes and maintains technical standards related to the construction and operation of ships and offshore facilities. It's usually a civil society organization. The main business of classification society is to carry out technical inspection of newly built ships, and those who pass it will give the safety facilities of the ships and grant corresponding certificates; To formulate corresponding technical specifications and standards according to the needs of inspection business; To participate in maritime activities on behalf of governments of their own or other countries. Some classification societies also accept the inspection of onshore engineering facilities.

1.DNV (Norway)

2.ABS (America)

3.NK (Japan)

4.LR (Britain)

5.RINA (Italy)

6.BV (French)

7.CCS (China)

8.RS (Russia)

9.KR (Korea)

10.IRS (India)