Recognized Classification Societies

Recognized Organizations (RO)

Authorized Classification Societies recognized by the Sint Maarten Maritime Administration to perform statutory surveys, plan approvals, audits, and issue international convention certificates.

Administration Approval & Authorization

The Sint Maarten Maritime Administration has no objection for ship owners to use the following Classification Societies as Recognised Organisations (RO) to carry out statutory surveys/audits, plan approvals, and issue international convention certificates for and on behalf of the Sint Maarten Maritime Administration.

For additional RO authorization details or inquiries:tech@msta-registries.com

Approved Recognized Organizations List

American Bureau of Shipping

Abbreviation: (ABS)
Approved RO

Ascent Navals

Abbreviation: (Ascent Class)
Approved RO

Bureau Veritas

Abbreviation: (BV)
Approved RO

China Classification Society

Abbreviation: (CCS)
Approved RO

DNV-GL

Abbreviation: (DNV-GL)
Approved RO

Korean Register of Shipping

Abbreviation: (KR)
Approved RO

Lloyds Register of Shipping

Abbreviation: (LR)
Approved RO

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Abbreviation: (NKK)
Approved RO

Registro Italiano Navale

Abbreviation: (RINA)
Approved RO

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Abbreviation: (RS)
Approved RO