Difference between revisions of "Classification society"

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A classification society is a non-governmental organization that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures. The society will also validate that construction is according to these standards and carry out regular surveys in service to ensure compliance with the standards. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_society Wikipedia])
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* American Bureau of Ships Standards that may be relevant to Seasteading:
 
* American Bureau of Ships Standards that may be relevant to Seasteading:
 
** [https://ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/eagle/rules-and-guides/current/special_service/48_accommbarges/Accommodation_Barge_Guide_e-Nov16.pdf Guide for Building and Classing Accommodation Barges]
 
** [https://ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/eagle/rules-and-guides/current/special_service/48_accommbarges/Accommodation_Barge_Guide_e-Nov16.pdf Guide for Building and Classing Accommodation Barges]

Revision as of 20:32, 25 July 2017

A classification society is a non-governmental organization that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures. The society will also validate that construction is according to these standards and carry out regular surveys in service to ensure compliance with the standards. (Wikipedia)

  • Lloyd’s Register (UK)
  • Germanischer Lloyd (Germany)
  • Det Norske Veritas (Norway)
  • NKK (Japan)