Versatile Solutions for the Yachting World

With over 4 decades of Greek maritime legacy as an International Classification Society, INSB Class also offers inspection and certification services for yachts (private and/or engaged in trade) as required to verify applicable statutory safety compliance and classification certification.

We have redesigned our yachting services portfolio to offer bespoke survey, classification and safety  certification services for small, large and super yachts, either private or engaged in commercial trade, supported by a growing service network with dedicated experts and cost leadership.

The expanding number of active certified yachts in the INSB Class register pin-point our developed dexterities and skills for the specialized yacht segment.

Supplementally, INSB Class can provide comprehensive advisory services to builders, designers and owners of yachts under construction. Such services also extend to cover yachts conversion projects or retrofits to meet desired design needs as well as operational requirements.

Our services are realized based on the qualities, skills and professional competence of our dedicated yacht experts. Supported by our growing network of offices and survey stations around the globe, we provide accredited certification and advisory solutions enabling commercial and business decisions to be made quickly, timely and with cost leadership.

How we assist – Survey & Certification program

INSB Class maintains a versatile Survey and certification program for Yachts to assist its clients and to ensure the quality of their assets is maintained and complied with the Flag State’s dedicated Yacht Code compliance via surveys conducted for verifying conformance.

• Surveys for Yacht Classification Surveys under Flag Codes and IMO Conventions
• Tonnage
• Load Line
• MARPOL,SOLAS, etc
• ISM, ISPS & MLC compliance certification
• Conversion and retrofit projects

Apart from verifying yachts compliance with applicable Class and or statutory regulations or Flag State yacht codes, INSB Class dedicated yacht experts can provide suitable guidance and valued added solutions for seamless and smooth transition from pleasure yacht status to commercial mode ( or vice-versa) with speed of response , reliability and personalized after service support.

Pleasure or Commercial | we handle both

INSB Class offers tailored made solutions for practically any type or size of yacht, either for recreational, limited charter or full commercial operated.

Yacht categories we serve include:

• PLEASURE YACHTS, SAILBOATS
• SMALL COMMERCIAL YACHTS ( up to 24 mts)
• LARGE COMMERCIAL YACHTS ( 24 – 42mts )
• MEGA YACHTS 43mts and onwards

Yacht Classification

Rules and Regulations for yachts

Building upon its Greek maritime heritage, INSB Class has developed dedicated Rules & Regulations for sailing boats and motor yachts classification, either under construction or in service, in compliance with appropriate technical standards.

INSB Class “Rules for the Classification and Construction of Yachts” support all phases of the yacht’s lifespan and are applied for assessing yacht’s hull strength and integrity, propulsion and steering systems, electrical installations, pollution & fire fighting protection systems as well as other essential operational components.

Where required and with the aim to complement a consistent classification process, contents from other parts of INSB Class Rules are referenced.

A yacht remains in compliance with the INSB Class rules when subjected to periodic classification surveys as defined by the rules and found to demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements.

Apart from the normal classification process, INSB surveyors may attend yacht retrofits or modifications to determine that the work performed returns the unit to a condition that conforms to the INSB Class Yacht Rules.

By maintaining a yacht in class – either used for recreational purposes or fully commercial- may raise asset value, enhance operations, satisfy insurance policies and complement re-sale purposes.

Compliance

Compliance with flag state codes

INSB Class is recognized by leading Ship Registers involved in the registration of yachts to deliver on their behalf survey, assessment & certification of compliance with pertinent Flag States dedicated yacht codes requirements including:

• Greece,
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines,
• Barbados,
• Belize,
• Cook Islands,
• Jamaica
• Marshall Islands

 as well as additional Flag Administrations.

Many Flag States require specific safety standards to be followed for the survey and certification of Pleasure and / or Charter Yachts engaged in commercial trade.

Such standards have been embedded into each Flag State’s developed Safety Code of Practice for Pleasure / Charter Yachts engaged in Commercial Trade which sets standards of safety and pollution prevention, appropriate to the size and use of the yacht.

Typically, these Flag State Codes requirements are either set by the applicable International Conventions or are equivalent standards when it is not reasonable or practicable to comply with provisions according to the relative international conventions.

 Applicable requirements for safety include: stability, safety construction, safety equipment (fire fighting and lifesaving appliances), radio communication, navigation equipment and safe manning and for protection of the marine environment from pollution.