IACS & Non-IACS Classification Society Directory
Seanav Marine coordinates and delivers complete statutory radio surveys, VDR/S-VDR Annual Performance Tests (APT), magnetic compass adjustments, gyro overhauls, and bridge automation inspections for all 12 IACS Member Societies and leading Non-IACS Classification Bodies through our accredited channel partner network and qualified surveyor teams across 410+ Indian ports and outer anchorages.
Accredited Channel Partner Delivery Model
Statutory safety radio surveys, VDR APT certificate endorsements, and class compliance documentation are executed by accredited and authorized channel partners holding specific classification society authorizations. Seanav Marine provides 24/7 technical dispatch, factory-trained service engineers, OEM diagnostic test kits, and customs-bonded spare parts inventory to ensure first-time survey pass and zero Port State Control (PSC) downtime.
12 IACS Member Societies
Covering >90% of global commercial ship tonnageAmerican Bureau of Shipping
Founded 1862 · HQ: Houston, Texas, USA
ABS is a premier global classification society providing technical safety, verification, and marine survey services worldwide. In India, ABS classed vessels calling major container, tanker, and bulk terminals receive complete statutory radio, VDR APT, and navigation equipment certification through our accredited channel partner network.
Bureau Veritas
Founded 1828 · HQ: Paris, France
Bureau Veritas is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious classification bodies. Operating across all Indian ports, our accredited channel partners coordinate prompt BV radio safety surveys, annual VDR testing, and sensor alignment for container carriers, LNG tankers, and offshore vessels.
China Classification Society
Founded 1956 · HQ: Beijing, China
CCS provides classification and statutory survey services for international fleets and bulk trading vessels calling Indian mineral, coal, and container ports. Our channel partner surveyors deliver verified test reports and certificate endorsements at JNPT, Mundra, Paradip, Vizag, and Chennai.
Croatian Register of Shipping
Founded 1949 · HQ: Split, Croatia
Croatian Register of Shipping (Hrvatski Registar Brodova) is an IACS member society specializing in merchant ships, passenger vessels, and specialized commercial craft. Full survey attendance is arranged at all Indian anchorages and berths through accredited partner technicians.
Det Norske Veritas
Founded 1864 · HQ: Oslo, Norway
DNV is the world's leading classification society and recognized advisor to the maritime industry. For DNV classed vessels in Indian waters, our accredited channel partner network provides certified GMDSS surveys, Furuno/JRC/Danelec/Consilium VDR APTs, and gyro compass maintenance to ensure zero PSC downtime.
Indian Register of Shipping
Founded 1975 · HQ: Mumbai, India
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) is India's national classification society and prominent IACS member. Through accredited partner service suppliers and surveyor channels, we arrange immediate 24/7 attendance across all Indian major and minor ports for coastal and international vessels requiring class survey clearance.
Korean Register of Shipping
Founded 1960 · HQ: Busan, South Korea
Korean Register (KR) is a top-tier IACS member classing a significant portion of Asian and global commercial tonnage. In India, KR-classed bulk carriers, car carriers, and container ships calling JNPT, Chennai, and Pipavav receive expedited survey coordination and OEM spare parts delivery.
Lloyd's Register
Founded 1760 · HQ: London, United Kingdom
Lloyd's Register is the world's first marine classification society. Through our certified channel partner network in India, LR-classed container ships, crude carriers, and LNG vessels receive gold-standard radio safety surveys, annual VDR performance tests, and emergency bridge automation support.
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Founded 1899 · HQ: Tokyo, Japan
ClassNK is one of the largest classification societies in the world by gross tonnage, classing over 20% of the world merchant fleet. We coordinate certified ClassNK radio surveys, VDR tests, and Japanese OEM bridge spares (Furuno, JRC, Yokogawa, Tokyo Keiki) across all Indian port corridors.
Polish Register of Shipping
Founded 1936 · HQ: Gdańsk, Poland
Polish Register of Shipping (Polski Rejestr Statków) provides classification and statutory certification for international merchant fleets. Our channel partner network facilitates swift survey attendance and testing documentation across all Indian ports.
Registro Italiano Navale
Founded 1861 · HQ: Genoa, Italy
RINA is an internationally recognized classification society with deep expertise across cruise ships, ro-ro vessels, tankers, and commercial cargo fleets. RINA survey coordination, beacon testing, and radio certification are provided via accredited partner technicians throughout India.
Türk Loydu
Founded 1962 · HQ: Istanbul, Turkey
Türk Loydu is the newest full member of IACS, classing commercial vessels, tankers, and specialized maritime tonnage. Vessels calling Indian ports under Türk Loydu classification receive seamless statutory survey support through our channel partner network.
Non-IACS Classification Societies
Regional, National & Recognized Organizations (RO)Outside the primary 12 IACS societies operate specialized classification bodies authorized by flag administrations worldwide for localized, non-convention, and regional cargo vessels. Full statutory radio, VDR, and magnetic compass attendance is delivered across Indian ports for all non-IACS registries.
Dromon Bureau of Shipping
HQ: Piraeus, Greece
Dromon Bureau of Shipping is a prominent international classification body recognized by multiple flag states worldwide. In India, our channel partners deliver certified GMDSS radio surveys, VDR APTs, and deviation cards fully accepted by DBS surveyors.
International Naval Surveys Bureau
HQ: Piraeus, Greece
INSB Class is an established non-IACS classification society operating internationally under authorizations from over 30 flag administrations. Our accredited partner network provides complete bridge electronic testing and survey reports for INSB vessels in India.
Overseas Marine Certification Services
HQ: Panama City, Panama
OMCS Class is an authorized Recognized Organization (RO) providing statutory certification for Latin American, Caribbean, and open registry fleets. Fast attendance is arranged at all Indian anchorages and berths.
Intermaritime Certification Services
HQ: Panama City, Panama
ICS Class delivers classification and statutory services globally. Through our partner surveyor network, vessels under ICS Class calling Indian ports receive full compliance documentation and testing.
Isthmus Bureau of Shipping
HQ: Panama City, Panama
Isthmus Bureau of Shipping provides independent ship classification and statutory surveys for commercial vessels operating in regional and international waters.
Panama Bureau of Shipping
HQ: Panama City, Panama
Panama Bureau of Shipping provides statutory survey coverage and certification under Panama and regional flag authorizations.
Panama Maritime Documentation Services
HQ: Panama City, Panama
PMDS is an authorized maritime classification and technical inspection organization serving vessels trading across international sea lanes.
Shipping Register of Ukraine
HQ: Kyiv, Ukraine
Shipping Register of Ukraine provides classification for commercial vessels, river-sea craft, and ocean-going ships calling Indian ports.
Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia
HQ: Jakarta, Indonesia
BKI is the national classification bureau of Indonesia, classing thousands of commercial vessels trading across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Phoenix Register of Shipping
HQ: Piraeus, Greece
Phoenix Register of Shipping is an independent European classification society providing technical survey attendance and statutory inspection.
Hellenic Register of Shipping
HQ: Piraeus, Greece
Hellenic Register of Shipping is a historic maritime classification organization serving Mediterranean and international trade routes.
International Maritime Classification
HQ: Dubai, UAE
IMC Class provides classification and maritime verification for commercial tonnage operating throughout the Middle East, Gulf, and Indian subcontinent.
Asia Classification Society
HQ: Tehran, Iran
Asia Classification Society provides technical verification for general cargo, tankers, and bulk carriers trading between the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, and Indian ports.
Ships Classification Malaysia
HQ: Shah Alam, Malaysia
Ships Classification Malaysia is recognized by the Marine Department of Malaysia for technical classification and statutory safety survey coordination.
Maritime Bureau of Africa
HQ: Cape Town, South Africa
Maritime Bureau of Africa provides independent ship survey, classification, and certification services across African and Indian Ocean maritime routes.