TLP414 Class Survey and Maintanence

Classification Societies

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 MEMBERS OF IACS (International Association of Classification
Societies)
American Bureau of Shipping
Bureau Veritas
China Classification Society
Croatian Register of Shipping 
Det Norske Veritas
Germanischer Lloyd
Indian Register of Shipping 
Korean Register of Shipping
Lloyd's Register
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai 
Polish Register of Shipping
Registro Italiano Navale
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
Turkish Lloyd
 The International Association of Classification
Societie's (IACS) is a technically based non-governmental
organization that currently consists of twelve member
marine classification societies. More than 90% of the world's
cargo-carrying ships’ tonnage is covered by the classification
standards set by member societies of IACS.

Marine classification is a system for promoting the safety of life,

property and the environment primarily through the
establishment and verification of compliance with technical and
engineering standards for the design, construction and life-cycle
maintenance of ships, offshore units and other marine-related
facilities. These standards are contained in rules established by
each Society. IACS provides a forum within which the member
societies can discuss, research and adopt technical criteria that
enhance maritime safety.
 PURPOSE
Although IACS is a non-governmental organization, it also plays
a role within the International Maritime Organization (IMO),
for which IACS provides technical support and guidance and
develops unified interpretations of the international statutory
regulations developed by the member states of the IMO. Once
adopted, these interpretations are applied by each IACS member
society, when certifying compliance with the statutory
regulations on behalf of authorizing flag states.
IACS has consultative status with the IMO, and remains the only
non-governmental organization with observer status which also
develops and applies technical rules that are reflective of the
aims embodied within IMO conventions. The link between the
international maritime regulations, developed by the IMO and
the classification rule requirements for a ship’s hull structure and
essential engineering systems is codified in the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
 Duty and responsibility of members
There are more than 50 organizations worldwide which define their activities as
providing marine classification. Those classification societies that meet the conditions
of membership may apply for membership of IACS. To remain a member, all members
are required to demonstrate continued compliance with quality standards as
determined by periodic audits.
To promoting maritime safety and clean seas, IACS and its individuals carry out
research and development on marine-related topics, providing technical support and
verifying compliance with published standards.
The classification process begins with the evaluation by the classification society of a
submitted design to determine its compliance with the rules. During construction,
classification society surveyors attend the vessel to verify that it is built in conformance
with the drawings and to the rules. On delivery, the vessel will receive periodic surveys
by the society to verify that it is being maintained to the required standard. These
surveys generally follow a five-year cycle of annual, intermediate and special surveys
with the extent of the survey varying depending upon the age of the vessel or offshore
unit and the type of survey being conducted.
For a vessel to remain ‘in class’ it must meet the class rule requirements at the
completion of each survey. Should a vessel sustain in-service damage, the vessel’s owner
advises the classification society of record so that a damage survey can be arranged. If
the surveyor decides that the damaged vessel no longer meets the rules, the owner
must carry out repairs to bring the vessel back into compliance if it is to remain in class.
 IACS Activities

Ship Classification Services

Classification is essential to the structural and engineering design, construction
and operation of ships and affects shipbuilding, maintenance and repair,
shipbroking, chartering, insurance etc. The certificate issued is an imperative
document which confirms that the ship has been built as per the classification
society’s standards and that she adheres to the level of the quality associated with
such society. To maintain its class while in service, a ship must be surveyed annually,
with a major survey every 5 years. These surveys get stricter as the ship gets older.
Failure to adhere to the quality standards of the classification societies renders the
certificate liable to be invalid.

Ensuring High Standards

To ensure highest standards as the norm for IACS members, IACS introduced the
QSCS (Quality System Certification Scheme) in 1991. This scheme embraces
management systems with respect to ship classification and statutory work carried
out by members. QSCS sets monitors standards to create uniformity in the
operations of the members. The members play a vital role in strengthening the
QSCS. Compliance with the requirements of the QSCS is mandatory for
membership into the IACS. The certificate of conformity to the QSCS is valid for 3
years subject to review as per surveys and monitoring.
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