marine web links

This page contains useful links to maritime related web pages. These include:

classification societies

Commercial organization that applies technical standards in relation to design, construction and survey of marine facilities.

flag state

Is the country whose maritime agency has jurisdiction over a marine facility, and ensures compliance with international marine standards. They also conduct annual safety inspections.

ports state control

Government maritime agency that has jurisdiction over a maritime facility while it is in their territorial waters irrespective of the facilities "flag". They conducts inspections of vessels while they are in their territorial waters.