This book provides an insight into the work conducted by Marine Classification Societies, their purpose, regulation and the types of surveys carried out. Much of the information in this book concerns Class Societies’ rules and regulations for the building and continued operations of merchant ships, yachts, offshore platforms and special service crafts (including military vessels) and their work carried out in marine-related industries.

This informative book is designed to support students working towards their Maritime and Coastguard Agency Certificate of Competency exams. It also serves as the ideal companion for any seafarer wishing to refresh or update their knowledge.

Model course 3.18 WORKBOOK ONLY. After your purchase, we will send you an email with login details to your IMO Virtual Publications account where all your downloads will be available. Please contact us on books@ms-sc.org if you would like to use a different email for the registration.

Model Course 1.33, 2005 Edition - only available as a PDF e-book. After your purchase, we will send you an email with login details to your IMO Virtual Publications account, where all your downloads will be available. If you would like to use a different email address for the registration, please contact us directly at books@ms-sc.org

Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner

Reprint of the 2009 edition