Class Societies

Classification Societies which are full members of IACS, have been authorised to survey Barbados flag ships and where appropriate issue the relevant international certificates for and on behalf of Barbados. Whilst the role of these societies is fundamental to the good management of the Barbados flag fleet, BMSR do not rely exclusively on their services for the total implementation of the Government’s commitments to safety.

The approval of the Polish, Croatian and Indian classification societies are all in progress.

Our current list of recognised organisations, are as follows:

American Bureau of Shipping
www.eagle.org
Bureau Veritas
www.bureauveritas.com
China Classification Society
www.ccs.org.cn
DNV Register of Vessels
www.dnv.com/maritime
Germanischer Lloyd
www.gl-group.com
Korea Register of Shipping
www.krs.co.kr
Lloyd’s Register Group
www.lr.org
Registro Italiano Navale
www.rina.org
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
www.rs-class.org