China Classification Society

1956YEAR

Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Beijing, a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies
60+

Accepted the government authorization of 60 major international shipping countries or regions
130+

More than 130 offices all over the world and continue to expand into new business areas

CCS Updates

: China Classification Society (CCS) to Exhibit at NIMAREX for the First Time

China Classification Society (CCS) will be exhibiting at NIMAREX — the Nigeria Maritime Expo — in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time.
2026-11-13

: CCS-Surveyed China’s First Single-Class 7,800 CEU Methanol Dual-Fuel Ro-Ro Vessel Delivered

“CM WUHAN” — a 7,800 CEU methanol dual-fuel Ro-Ro vessel built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. for China Merchants RoRo — has been named and delivered. Executives from the China Classification Society (CCS) International Ship Business Operation Center and CCS Jiangsu Branch attended the delivery ceremony.
2026-11-10

China Classification Society Shines at ADIPEC 2026

On November 2, the 2026 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC 2026) opened in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

2026-11-06

CCS Singapore Technical Committee Holds 2026 Annual Meeting

The China Classification Society (CCS) Singapore Technical Committee has successfully hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting. For the first time, it featured two dedicated sessions: a dedicated technical session and an industry exchange session, bringing together over 80 guests and committee representatives from the maritime, shipbuilding, shipping, and transportation sectors. CCS Vice President Jiang Yafeng attended the meeting and delivered opening remarks.

2026-11-06

: Click here to view, retrieve, and download more CCS rules & guidelines

Guidelines for Verification of Digital systems of Ships and Offshore Installations 2026: Download attachments

Guidelines on Calculation and Verification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of International Sea-going Ships 2026 RC NO.1: Download attachments

Rules for Materials and Welding 2026: Download attachments

Rules for Construction of Sea-going Ships Engaged on Domestic Voyages 2026: Download attachments

Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships 2026 Amendment: Download attachments

Guidelines for Survey of Intelligent Cargo Management of Chemical Tankers 2026: Download attachments

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China Classification Society (CCS) to Exhibit at NIMAREX for the First Time

CCS-Surveyed China’s First Single-Class 7,800 CEU Methanol Dual-Fuel Ro-Ro Vessel Delivered

China Classification Society Shines at ADIPEC 2026

CCS Singapore Technical Committee Holds 2026 Annual Meeting

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