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Today there are a number of classification societies, the "big three" being Lloyd's Register , Det Norske Veritas and American Bureau Of Shipping . Classification societies employ or comprise Ship Surveyor s, Engine Surveyor s, Steel Testing Surveyor s, Forging Inspector s, and Electrical Engineer s, usually located at ports around the world. Marine vessels and structures are classified according to the soundness of their structure and design for the purpose of the vessel. The classification rules are designed to ensure an acceptable degree of stability, safety, environmental impact, etc. All nations require that ships and other marine structures flying their flag meet certain standards; in most cases these standards are deemed to be met if the ship has the relevant certificate from a member of the IACS or another approved classification society. In particular, classification societies may be authorised to inspect ships and other structures and issue certificates on behalf of the state under whose flag the ships are registered. There are more than 50 marine classification organizations worldwide. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES (IACS) The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) based in London . UK represents 10 of the most famous societies. IACS was formed by seven leading societies on 11 September 1968 . Current members are ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, GL, KR, LR, NK, Rina and RS with two associate members : Croatian Register of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping. IACS was given consultative status with IMO, and remains the only non-governmental organisation with observer status which is able to develop and apply rules. The status of the tandards developed by member societies was enshrined in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea ( SOLAS ). CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES LINKS
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