installations in service
Testing and inspection of material and other types of testing machines

Statutory services 
Activities concerned with the certification of freight containers
Appraisal of grain loading
Assignment of freeboard
Assignment of load limits for cargo handling appliances
Audit and certification of safety management systems based on the ISM Code
Statutory survey and certification services based on SOLAS, ILLC, MARPOL and other international conventions and codes on behalf of flag state administrations

Assessment and registration services
Assessment and registration of environmental management systems based on the ISO14001 standards
Assessment and registration of quality systems based on the ISO9000 series of quality standards

Technical services 
Appraisal and certification of ships and offshore structures
Commissioned testing, research and computer analysis services
Inspection and certification of non-marine machinery and equipment
Technical consulting regarding ships and offshore structures
Tonnage measurement and certification services

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