REGULATING AUTHORITIES

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent marine pollution from ships. 

http://www.imo.org

The Directorate General of Shipping, India deals with implementation of shipping policy and legislation so as to ensure the safety of life and ships at sea, prevention of marine pollution, promotion of maritime education and training in co-ordination with the International Maritime Organization, regulation of employment and welfare of seamen, development of coastal shipping, augmentation of shipping tonnage, examination and certification of Merchant Navy Officers, Supervision and Control of the allied offices under its administrative jurisdiction. 

http://www.dgshipping.gov.in/

IRCLASS integrates the Classification, Third Party Inspection and Quality Management System Certification services provided to Maritime and Industrial Sectors.

 www.irclass.org 

ABS is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading classification organizations. In a constantly evolving industry, ABS works alongside its partners tackling the most pressing technical, operational and regulatory challenges so the marine and offshore industries can operate safely, securely and responsibly. 

https://ww2.eagle.org

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, known as ClassNK or NK, is a ship classification society. The Society is actively engaged in a growing range of ship related activities and services aimed at contributing to promoting the protection of human life and property at sea as well as protection of the marine environment. 

http://www.classnk.or.jp

Lloyd's Register Marine and Shipping

https://www.lr.org/

DNV.GL

https://www.dnvgl.com/

Bureau Veritas

https://www.bureauveritas.co.in/

Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)

https://www.rina.org/en/

Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)

https://www.bimco.org/ 

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

https://www.opec.org/ 

INTERTANKO

https://www.intertanko.com/