At the time and throughout its registration in Malta, a merchant
vessel must be classed by an authorised Classification Society. An
authorised Classification Society is an organisation which inspects
and surveys vessels. Importantly, these organisations are
authorised by the Government of Malta (and other States) to carry
out statutory inspections and give out statutory certifications on
behalf of the respective Governments.
The Government of Malta lists the Classification Societies which
are authorised to give out said certificates. However, being a part
of the European Union (EU), Malta is only permitted to recognize
Classification Societies which are recognized by the EU.
The list of Classification Societies is currently the
following:
