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Ship registration
Ship registrationis the process by which
a ship is documented and given the
nationality of the country to which the ship
has been documented.
The nationality allows a ship to travel
internationally as it is proof of ownership of
the vessel.
International law requires that every
merchant ship be registered in a country,
called itsflag state.
The ship sails under theflagof the country
of registration.
Classification Society
Aclassification societyis a
non-governmental organizationthat
establishes and maintains technical
standards for the construction and
operation ofshipsandoffshore structures.
Classification surveyorsinspect ships to
make sure that the ship, its components
and machinery are built and maintained
according to the standards required.
Responsibilities