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Classification society refers to organizations that are responsible for the classification, inspection, and certification of ships and offshore structures. These societies are independent, non-governmental bodies that provide services to the shipping industry to ensure safety, security, and environmental protection.
Classification society play an important role in the maritime industry by establishing technical standards for ships and offshore structures, conducting inspections and surveys to verify compliance with these standards, and issuing certificates to ships that meet the requirements. These certificates provide assurance to ship owners, operators, and charterers that their vessels are safe and seaworthy, and comply with international regulations and industry standards.
Some of the well-known classification societies include the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Lloyd's Register (LR), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). These societies are recognized and authorized by flag states and other regulatory bodies to perform their functions, and their services are widely used by the shipping industry worldwide.
