Classification of Ships

The Classification concept involves the formulation of autonomous technical standards for vessels and the scrutiny of adherence to these standards throughout the vessel’s lifespan.

Classification serves as a thorough validation service, ensuring that a predefined set of criteria outlined in rules and standards set by the Classification Society is adhered to during the vessel’s design and construction phases and maintained throughout its operation. The objective of these rules and standards is to guarantee safety against potential threats to the ship, its personnel, and the environment, all while affording vessel operators the flexibility to optimize their resources.

Aligned with global rules and regulations, IAMSA CLASS has instituted technical specifications governing ship design, construction, and inspection. A Certificate of Classification serves as tangible evidence that the examined vessel satisfies the technical requirements outlined in IAMSA CLASS RULES.

Classification process is an independent service performed without specific authorization from any Flag State to issue a Certificate of Classification.

Classification process considers:

• Appraisal of plans to verify the design during construction and after construction.
• Inspections during the construction phase, upon entry into classification, and after modifications to verify compliance with the criteria outlined in the Rules.
• Issuing a ‘Classification Certificate’ and recording the vessel’s details in the society’s Ship Registry.
• Conducting periodic examinations, as mandated by the Rules, to ensure the ongoing adherence to classification standards.
• Carrying out extra inspections as deemed necessary, considering damages, indications of poor vessel condition reported by port state control authorities, etc.
• Adherence to Class Rules necessitates the approval of raw materials used in shipbuilding and repair, as well as critical machinery and components installed on the vessel. IAMSA CLASS also extends its services to approve various components for compliance with these requirements. Certain marine components can undergo type approval as well.
• Inspections during the construction phase, upon entry into classification, and after modifications to verify compliance with the criteria outlined in the Rules.
• Issuing a ‘Classification Certificate’ and recording the vessel’s details in the society’s Ship Registry.
• Conducting periodic examinations, as mandated by the Rules, to ensure the ongoing adherence to classification standards.
• Carrying out extra inspections as deemed necessary, considering damages, indications of poor vessel condition reported by port state control authorities, etc.
• Adherence to Class Rules necessitates the approval of raw materials used in shipbuilding and repair, as well as critical machinery and components installed on the vessel. IAMSA CLASS also extends its services to approve various components for compliance with these requirements. Certain marine components can undergo type approval as well.