Marine and Offshore Classification

About classification Classification societies establish and apply technical requirements for the design, construction and survey of ships and offshore structures. The mission is to contribute to the development and implementation of technical standards for the protection of life, property and the environment. Classification rules are developed to contribute to the structural strength and integrity of essential parts of the ship’s hull and its appendages, and the reliability and the function of the propulsion and steering systems, power generation and those other features and auxiliary systems which have been built into the ship in order to maintain essential services on board for the purpose of safe operation of the ship. Source: http://www.iacs.org.uk/ Below an overview of classification societies especially for marine and offshore constructions: ABS The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a leading ship classification society Website: http://www.eagle.org/ Det Norske Veritas (DNV) DNV is one of the worlds leading classification societies and classifies more than 5000 ships and 166 mobile offshore units. Website: http://www.dnv.com/ Germanischer Lloyd Germanische Lloyd is a global classification society operating in the fields from classical maritime requirements such as anti-corrosion advice to offshore and onshore installations. Website: http://www.gl-group.com Lloyd's Register Group Lloyd's Register Group is a maritime classification society and independent risk management organisation providing risk assessment and mitigation services and management systems certification. Website http://www.lr.org/ RINA RINA S.p.A. is the operational company of Registro Italiano Navale which was founded in Genova in 1861. RINA S.p.A. mainly operates in the fields of ship classification, certification and services to industry. Website: http://www.rina.org