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The following classification societies have been appointed to carry out statutory surveys and issue international convention certificates on behalf of the Tuvalu Ship Registry.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
- Bureau Veritas (BV)
- Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
- Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
- Hellenic Registar of Shipping (HRS)
- International Ship Classification (ISClass)
- Korean Register of Shipping (KRS)
- Lloyd's Register (LR)
- Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK)
- Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS)
Proven Track Records
These societies have proven track records in terms of classifying ships whose Port State detention rates are very low, and therefore, they have the full confidence of the Tuvalu Ship Registry. Their activities include performing audits and issuing certification under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. ISM work has been delegated to these societies in order to fall in line with other statutory requirements.
Flag State Inspections
Flag State inspections are conducted by maritime surveyors who have been approved by any of the above authorized classification societies. The aim is to review the general condition of the ship, its operations and documentation.The Tuvalu Ship Registry carefully monitors Port State Control detentions and follows up on each one of them.
If the detention is considered unfair, the registry is willing to discuss the matter with the appropriate Port State.
If the vessel is deficient, then recommendations will be given to ensure that necessary actions are taken to avoid further detentions. Detentions not only result in loss of earnings to the shipowners, but are detrimental to the reputation of the registry.
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