Statutory Certification

PMDS offers statutory surveys and certification in major ports, compliant with IMO, ILO, and Flag State regulations.

Overview

We offer survey and statutory certification

Statutory services are provided by PMDS surveyors & auditors in major ports of call, in compliance with  the applicable requirements of International Regulations from IMO/ILO and national regulations from the  several Maritime Administrations that authorize PMDS to act on their behalf.

What is statutory certification and services 

A statutory survey is a mandatory inspection of a ship, required by international maritime conventions  (like SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line) and national laws (Flag State rules) to ensure safety, pollution  prevention, and compliance, issuing crucial certificates without which a ship cannot legally sail.

Maritime regulations and conventions are issued by main organizations: 

  • International Maritime Organization, which serves as the global standard for environmental  protection, maritime safety and security.
  • International Labour Organization, who promote opportunities for women and men to obtain  decent and productive work, in conditions of equity, freedom, security and dignity.
  • Each nation has a prerogative to enact its own maritime laws, reflecting national interests, society  needs, and priorities. These national regulations often include aspects such as registering ships,  labor laws, environmental protection, and governing crews.

What We Offer

our services

PMDS is fully authorized to perform survey and statutory certification services as follows, not limited to:

  • SOLAS
  • MARPOL
  • Tonnage
  • Load Line
  • Non-Convention vessels
  • Pleasure vessels /REG Yacht Code
  • Commercial Yachts
  • Inventory of Hazardous Material (IHM)
  • ISM Code /ISPS Code
  • MLC, 2006
  • IMO Codes
  • Ballast Management Convention
  • IAFS
  • Cargo Gear
  • IP Code
  • MODU Code

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