MPA approved class

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has authorized the following eight classification societies to act as Recognized Organizations (ROs). These societies are empowered to perform statutory surveys, certifications, and audits on behalf of the Singapore flag administration for vessels registered under the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS).

MPA-Approved Classification Societies:

1.      American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

2.      Bureau Veritas (BV)

3.      China Classification Society (CCS)

4.      Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

5.      Korean Register of Shipping (KR)

6.      Lloyd’s Register (LR)

7.      Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)

8.    Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)

These classification societies are also designated as Recognized Security Organizations (RSOs), authorized to conduct security assessments and issue International Ship Security Certificates (ISSC) in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.