How to apply for classification society certification

Classification society certification is an inspection institution for ships and marine products approved by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. Responsible for the unified national type approval of ships and marine products and ship registration and filing, and issue ship registration certificates and type approval certificates.

Materials to be prepared when applying:

1. Description of basic information of classification society;

2. Copy of the registration documents of the institution, such as business license, tax registration certificate, social insurance registration certificate and other legal documents;

3, the organization's existing address and professional laboratory photos (with people), equipment and facilities photos (with people);

4. The institution has technicians and professional title certificates;

5. Sign the proportional certification contract for the installation and indoor implementation of quality management system;

Processing flow:

1. The classification society submits materials online and on-site, and after obtaining the file number, it can choose on-site inspection or online audit;

2. On-site inspection process: the original expert group will inspect the applicant's premises, equipment and facilities, technicians and other materials, and make an inspection report; 3. Online review process: the original review organization reviews the materials to see whether they meet the certification requirements and the matching of relevant laws and regulations, so as to quickly obtain certification qualifications; 4. After the relevant departments have passed the examination and obtained the certification qualification, they can issue the certification certificate.

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Legal basis:

Article 23 of the Fisheries Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

The state implements a fishing license system for the fishing industry. The fishing license for fishing in the jointly managed fishing area or on the high seas determined by the agreement signed between People's Republic of China (PRC) and relevant countries shall be approved and issued by the fishery administrative department of the State Council. Fishing licenses for large-scale marine trawling and purse seining operations shall be examined and issued by the fishery administrative departments of the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. Fishing licenses for other operations shall be approved and issued by the fishery administrative department of the local people's government at or above the county level; However, the approval and issuance of fishing licenses for marine operations shall not exceed the control targets of ship nets and tools issued by the state, and the specific measures shall be formulated by the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. Fishing licenses shall not be sold, leased or transferred in other forms, and shall not be altered, forged or altered. Fishing in waters under the jurisdiction of other countries must be approved by the fishery administrative department of the State Council, and abide by the relevant treaties and agreements concluded or acceded to by People's Republic of China (PRC) and the laws of relevant countries.