RECOGNISED ORGANIZATIONS
Classification Societies
Maritime Cook Islands has entered into formal agreements with members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and other select organisations. The following class societies act on behalf of Maritime Cook Islands:
IACS
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
China Classification Society (CCS)
Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS)
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass)
Korean Register of Shipping (KR)
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Non-IACS
Dromon Bureau of Shipping (DBS)
International Naval Surveys Bureau (INSB)
Phoenix Register of Shipping (PRHRS)
Singapore Bureau of Shipping (SBOS)
The Shipping Register of Ukraine
NOTE: Non-IACS are unable to perform statutory surveys for vessels over 500GT, they must arrange survey & certification through IACS Classification.
We also maintain a worldwide network of flag surveyors, authorised to carry out statutory surveys for vessels under 500GT. Please contact us for more information.
If you require further information about the RO’s authority under the Cook Islands flag go to GISIS https://gisis.imo.org/Public/Default.aspx