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Classification

Orientation to New Construction Classification and Statutory Surveys

Marine classification verifies compliance with statutory regulations and recognized standards.

  • 3 days
  • Classroom and Virtual Class
  • Course code C-AIS015
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About this Course

Marine classification verifies compliance with statutory regulations and recognized standards. It protects capital investment, demonstrates responsible stewardship and meets underwriting requirements. For newbuilds, surveyors attend the vessel during construction and sea trials to confirm construction compliance, and materials and principal equipment including engines and alternators are certified at that time. This three-day course addresses the steps for classification and certification of a vessel from order to delivery, introduces the roles of engineering and survey, and covers the requirements for plan reviews of hull, machinery, piping and other vessel systems along with the scope of surveys during construction.

What you'll Learn

  • Explain the classification and statutory survey process.
  • Navigate key ABS Rules, class notations and approval pathways.
  • Recognize plan review requirements for hull, machinery, piping and electrical systems.
  • Identify survey, testing and certification activities during construction.
  • Apply key requirements for welding, coatings, cargo gear and sea trials.
  • Ensure MARPOL and SOLAS requirement application.

Who should Attend

This foundation course is for professionals who support the design, construction, inspection or delivery of new vessels, including those who work in shipyards, shipbuilding projects or new construction supervision, support vessel owners, operators or technical management teams, review drawings, manage construction quality or coordinate testing activities, interface with classification societies, flag Administrations or recognized organizations or need a practical understanding of new construction classification and statutory survey requirements.

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