The classification process and its interrelationship with international and flag regulations is not always well understood. This course, specifically structured for those in a supervisory role within a shipowning, operating ormanagement company, is intended to provide participantswith an insight into the evolution of classification and statutory requirements with particular emphasis on in-service surveys.

• What is classification?
• Scope of classification surveys:
• The role of the surveyor
• Class surveys
• Surveys during construction
• Damage surveys
• Transfer of class
• Surveys during sale of vessel
• Equipment certification
• Cargo gear surveys
• Dual/double class
• Relationship between classification and statutory surveys
• Statutory surveys
• Delegation of authority by flag Administrations
• Status of the surveyor during statutory surveys
• Load Line surveys
• Safety construction, safety equipment, safety radio
• surveys
• Intervals and scope
• MARPOL 1973-78: surveys based on the various chapters
• Other surveys related to statutory work

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