INTRODUCTION

COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) is a ship classification society. The Society is actively engaged in a growing range of ship
related activities and services aimed at contributing to promoting the protection of human life and property at sea as well as
protection of the marine environment.

Mission of COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) :

COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) is dedicated to ensuring the safety of life and property at sea, and the prevention of pollution of the marine environment.

To achieve this mission COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) will:
Focus on delivering the highest quality classification services, by the highest quality personnel, while maintaining its totally
independent third party, non-profit status.
Focus on the development of relevant rules, procedures and guidance, and maintain and develop its commitment to scientific and
technological research and development.



COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) has earned an outstanding reputation for its long-standing dedication to safeguarding life
and property at sea and preventing marine pollution through the establishment of universally recognized standards for the design,
construction and maintenance of ships and other marine structures.
The principal work of the Society's expert technical staff is to undertake surveys to ensure that the rules which it has developed are
applied to newbuildings and existing ships to ensure their safety. The rules cover not only hull structures, but also propulsion
systems, electrics, electronic systems, safety equipment, cargo handling gear, and various other areas.
COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) surveyors work in shipbuilding and repair yards and at ports across the world, whereve
they may be called upon to examine the condition of a ship.