Classification societies are not guarantors of safety of life or property at
sea, or the seaworthiness of a vessel. Although classification is based on the
understanding that the vessel is loaded, operated and maintained in a proper
manner by competent and qualified personnel, the society has no control over
how a vessel is operated and maintained between the periodical surveys it
conducts. The responsibility to ensure the vessels’ seaworthiness ultimately
rests with the shipowner.
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