China Classification Society

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Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Beijing, a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies
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Accepted the government authorization of 60 major international shipping countries or regions
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More than 130 offices all over the world and continue to expand into new business areas

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: China Classification Society Facilitates the Early Delivery of the World's First Methanol Dual-Fuel Intelligent VLCC "New Explorer"

On December 22nd, the " NEW EXPLORER"—a methanol dual-fuel intelligent very large crude carrier (VLCC) built by Dalian Shipbuilding of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for China Merchants Shipping—was delivered in Dalian, China. This milestone marks the world's first methanol dual-fuel VLCC to officially enter commercial service.
2025-12-30

: Two 174000m3 LNG carriers for Qatar Energy were named and delivered on the same day.

Recently, the naming and delivery ceremony for 174,000 m3 LNG carriers with membrane-type cargo tanks "Mihazem" and "Dongshani" for the Qatar Energy project was held in Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.
2025-11-05

China Classification Society issued a digital application recognition certificate for product inspection to Weichai Heavy Machinery.

Recently, China Classification Society (CCS) awarded Weichai Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Weichai Heavy Machinery") the Digital Application Accreditation Certificate for Diesel Engine Product Inspection.

2025-11-05

Delivery of the world's largest ultra-low temperature refrigerated cargo ship

2025-11-05

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CCS Rule Change Notice for Rules Classification of Mobile Offshore Units RCN No.1, 2025: Download attachments

GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEY OF THE INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OF SHIPS 2025 RCN No.1: Download attachments

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF SEA-GOING STEEL SHIPS CCS RULE CHANGE NOTICE Version 2025. RCN No.3: Download attachments

Guidelines For Implementation Of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages): Download attachments

Rules for Construction of Ocean going Steel Fishing Vessels 2025 RCN No.1: Download attachments

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

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China Classification Society Facilitates the Early Delivery of the World's First Methanol Dual-Fuel Intelligent VLCC "New Explorer"

Two 174000m3 LNG carriers for Qatar Energy were named and delivered on the same day.

China Classification Society issued a digital application recognition certificate for product inspection to Weichai Heavy Machinery.

Delivery of the world's largest ultra-low temperature refrigerated cargo ship

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