Classification Services

Classification activity covers the following processes:

• Development and updating of rules, guidelines, standards and evaluation criteria for project assessment and construction of ships and floating units in scope of structure, equipment, materials and products, mainly on the basis of results of scientific research projects,

• Approval of technical documentation and supervision of newbuildings and units in service for conformance with rules and documents, referred to above,

• Assignment of class, issue and confirmation of class certificates and entry to Ship Register.

The processes, referred to above, are conducted in accordance with the internally controlled quality management system in Ship Division by Technical Service, Ships Survey Service and Boats & Yachts Department, which act through Head Office departments, branch offices, survey stations and representatives in Poland and abroad, as well as by Rules Department and Training and Instructions Department.

The quality system assures that survey services are performed by highly qualified and competent surveyors in conformance with international shipping and safety at sea standards, and that the performance is verified at every stage of the process.

PRS classification covers:

• sea-going ships,
• inland waterway vessels,
• sea-going yachts,
• motor boats,
• submersibles,
• floating docks,
• offshore drilling units,
• refrigerating plants onboard ships.

The survey is undertaken by PRS at the written request and is conducted according to the Rules, appropriate for a given floating unit and the approved classification documentation.

PRS surveys materials, machinery, ship equipment; recognises works, constructors, laboratories.