Korean Register of Shipping - The Korean Register of Shipping (KR) is a non-profit ship classification society established in June 1960. It is dedicated to working toward the goal of safe ships and clean oceans through promoting technology and human resource development related to shipping, shipbuilding, and industrial services. ClassNK - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, known as ClassNK or NK, has earned a high reputation for its long-standing dedication to safeguarding life and property at sea and preventing marine pollution through the establishment of universally recognized standards for the design, construction and maintenance of ships and other marine structures. Det Norske Veritas DNV - Global provider of services for managing risk, headquartered in Norway. Independent foundation that delivers services within a range of industries, with a special focus on the maritime and energy sectors. ABS - American Bureau of Shipping, classification society. Bureau Veritas - French classification society. GL- Germanischer Lloyd - German classification society. RINA - Registro Italiano Navale, Italian classification society. International Naval Surveys Bureau - INSB Class is a Greek ship classification society and an impartial third party certification organization with a presence in the global maritime domain. Lloyd's Register - UK based classification society. Indian Register of Shipping - A classification society established in 1975, with a quality management system complying with the requirements of International Association of Classification Societies.