China Classification Society

1956

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
120+

More than 120 offices all over the world and continue to expand into new business areas

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: China Classification Society was invited to attend the 22nd International Ship and Offshore Structure Congress

Recently, the 22nd International Ship and Offshore Structure Congress (ISSC 2025) was held in Wuxi.
2025-10-14

: China Classification Society Hong Kong Branch attended the first anniversary event of Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping

On October 8, the Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping held its first anniversary event at HKEX Connect Hall. As a founding member unit of the association, China Classification Society (CCS) Hong Kong Branch was invited to attend the event.
2025-10-14

The Dubai Branch of China Classification Society was invited to participate in the concurrent activities of World Maritime Day 2025

Recently, the Dubai branch of China Classification Society (CCS) was invited to attend the 2025 World Maritime Day concurrent event hosted by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

2025-10-14

People's Daily reports: The world's first, assembled! Key components are 100% domestically produced

On October 1, the "Three Gorges Pioneer", the world's first 16-megawatt floating offshore wind power system demonstration project led by China Three Gorges Corporation, was fully assembled in Tieshan Port District, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

2025-10-02

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Guidelines for Implementation of Inspections of Maritime Labour Conditions, 2025: Download attachments

Rule Change Notice for Guidelines for Type Approval of Ship’s Ballast Water Management Systems(2025 RCN No.1): Download attachments

Rule Change Notice for Guidelines for Evaluation of Ship Operational Carbon Intensity and Development and Verification of Ship Energy Efficiency Management(2025 RCN NO.1): Download attachments

Rule Change Notice for Development of Ship Ballast Water Management Plans(2025 RCN No.1): Download attachments

GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS 2025: Download attachments

GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF SHIP SECURITY SYSTEM 2025: Download attachments

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120+

China Classification Society was invited to attend the 22nd International Ship and Offshore Structure Congress

China Classification Society Hong Kong Branch attended the first anniversary event of Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping

The Dubai Branch of China Classification Society was invited to participate in the concurrent activities of World Maritime Day 2025

People's Daily reports: The world's first, assembled! Key components are 100% domestically produced

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