CLASSIFICATION

 

Classification is a comprehensive verification service providing assurance that a set of requirements laid down in rules and standards
established by the classification society are met during and construction, and maintained during operation. The rules and standards are
aimed at ensuring safety against hazards to the unit, personnel, and against hazards to the environment.

Classification implies an activity, in which a ship or an offshore unit is surveyed during construction on the basis of design approval,
tested before being taken into service, and surveyed regularly during its whole operational life. The aim is to verify that the required
safety standards is built in observed and maintained.

COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) constantly strives to meet the technical and safety needs of the shipping industry.
COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) Rules incorporate the knowledge gathered for long years of operating experience together
with a continuing program of technological research.

COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) possesses a global network of qualified surveyors and extensive resources in manpower
and technology to act on their behalf in conducting the technical reviews, audits and inspections required under applicable
international conventions, national laws and regulations.

COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) provides responsive, professional technical services to designers, builders and shipowners
through a network of local engineering offices strategically placed in major shipowning and shipbuilding centers.

COSMOS MARINE BUREAU INC. (CMB) is dedicated to providing greater understanding of marine design and construction
and will continue to monitor and modify the Rules to reflect the latest developments in strength, stability, machinery, safety
equipment and pollution.