Global Maritime Directory

The maritime industry, company by company

Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) Inspection, Survey & Testing

New Construction Classification

Classification of newbuildings from plan approval and yard inspections through shaft alignment, trials and certificate of class.

Description

On receipt of a New Construction Classification Request, IRClass surveyors carry out surveys at the construction site and at makers' works to confirm that materials, machinery and manufacturing processes conform to IRClass rules. A certificate of classification is issued on completion.

Key features

  • Plan approval and acceptance inspection
  • Unit and joint inspection including tightness tests and NDT
  • Tank and hold inspection
  • Shaft alignment, propeller and stern tube seal installation
  • Rudder and rudder bearings, keel sighting and load line marking
  • Equipment inspection and onboard tests

Applications

Newbuilding projects at shipyards for owners seeking IRClass class.

More from Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass)

All services of Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) →