Working with flag states for safety, compliance and operational efficiency
In 2022, we continued to enhance and diversify our service portfolio for shipowners and operators, as well as to strengthen our relationships and cooperation with National Maritime Authorities and International Ship Registers (ISRs), building on our year-over-year progress.
In the execution of our entrusted government activities, we continued to expand INSB Class’s global recognition among flag states in order to provide our clients with additional options for the survey and delivery of IMO regulatory-related services.
By end December 2022, a total of 41 government authorities had included INSB Class amongst their authorized Recognized Organizations.
New RO Flag Authorisations attained in 2022
RO Oversight audits by Flag States in 2022
The IMO RO Code provides flag States with a standard that assists in achieving harmonized and consistent global implementation of requirements established by the instrument of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the assessment and authorization of recognized organizations (ROs);
Within year 2022, INSB Class revalidated its overall scope of authorization and responsibilities as a delegated RO following periodic oversight audits conducted by the below Flag Administrations:
Inter-Flag activities
OCTOBER 2022 | LIBYA MARITIME TRANSPORT AUTHORITY
Between 13 to 19 October 2022, INSB Class welcomed to is headquarters an official delegation by the Libyan Ports & Maritime Transport Authority (LP & MTA). During the visit, both INSB Class –as a Libyan approved RO– and the Maritime Transport Authority of Libya, consented to collaborate more closely and effectively towards promotion of maritime safety and security.
NOVEMBER 2022 | PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY
On 27th of November 2022 INSB Class participated to the one-day Annual RO/RSO Meeting organized by Panama Maritime Authority held at Panama City, addressing themes related to fleet quality, monitoring and control as well as environmental topics such as the implementation of MARPOL EEXI and CII regulations.
INSB Class – RO Status 2022
As an authorized Recognized Organization, INSB Class performs surveying and certification activities directly relevant to the main international maritime conventions and codes on behalf of a growing number of delegating flag states.
| Bahamas (Yachts only) |
| Barbados |
| Belarus |
| Belize |
| Cape Verde |
| Commonwealth of Dominica |
| Cook Islands |
| Costa Rica |
| Equatorial Guinea |
| Gabon |
| Greece (National Legislation) |
| Guinea – Bissau |
| Honduras |
| Jamaica |
| Jordan |
| Kenya |
| Lebanon |
| Libya |
| Madagascar |
| Marshall Islands (Yachts only) |
| Mongolia |
| Nigeria |
| Niue |
| Palau |
| Panama |
| Philippines |
| Republic of Congo |
| Republic of Guinea |
| San Marino |
| Sierra Leone |
| St. Kitts & Nevis |
| St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Sudan |
| Syria |
| Tanzania |
| The Kingdom of Cambodia |
| Togo |
| Union of Comoros |
| Vanuatu |
USCG APPROVAL
Since 2006, INSB Class remains approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for Classification Society Activities under 46 CFR part 2, subpart 2.45) , in reflection of our commitment to achieve ever-higher standards.
INSB classed vessels freely operate in the United States waters, on the same basis with IACS classed fleet.
