What is ship survey???

Basically, it is a detailed inspection of a boat, hopefully done by a

qualified, diligent, intelligent and honest surveyor, for the purpose of
determining its current condition and seaworthiness. In particular, to
determine if the vessel is safe to use in conditions for which it was
designed, and what maintenance and repairs are required, or are likely
to be required in the near future.

Most buyers are not experienced enough, or mechanically inclined to

a point where they can make an adequate evaluation on their own.
Even those who are qualified benefit immensely from a second
professional, cold and unbiased opinion.

Classificatio society
 A classification society is a non-governmental organization in
the shipping industry, often referred to as 'Class'. It establishes and
maintains standards for the construction and classification of ships and
offshore structures; supervises that construction is according to these
standards; and carries out regular surveys of ships in service to ensure
the compliance with these standards.

Responsibilities

Classification societies set technical rules, confirm that designs and

calculations meet these rules, survey ships and structures during the
process of construction and commissioning, and periodically
survey vessels to ensure that they continue to meet the rules.
Classification societies are also responsible for classing oil platforms,
other offshore structures, andsubmarines. This survey process covers
diesel engines, important shipboard pumps and other vital machinery.
List of classification society

1. ABS American Bureau of Shipping

2. BV Bureau Veritas

3. CCS China Classification Society

4. DNV Det Norske Veritas

5. GL Germanischer Lioyd

6. KR Korean Register of Shipping

7. LR Lioyd Register

8. NK Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

9. RINA Register italiano Navale

10. RS Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Type of Ship Certificates

• International Tonnage Certificate;

• International Load Line Certificate;
• Intact stability booklet; Damage control booklets;
• Minimum safe manning document;
• Certificates for masters, officers or ratings;
• International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate; Oil Record Book;
• Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan;
• Garbage Management Plan;
• Garbage Record Book;
• Cargo Securing Manual;