Relevant information regarding IACS, International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the DNV Rules.
Rules & regulations
DNV have established rules and regulations for the classification of ships, mobile offshore platforms and other floating marine structures.
DNV Rules
DNV establishes Rules and Guidelines for the classification of ships, mobile offshore platforms and other floating marine structures. It also issues rules and standards for the classification, certification and verification of fixed offshore structures.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations which is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent marine pollution.
IACS
DNV is one of 10 members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), an interest organisation dedicated to act as a means for collaboration among classification societies to secure uniformity of relevant requirements for standards of ship design.