Legislation, Classification and Certification

International Maritime Organization - (IMO) Probably the most comprehensive and inclusive collection of links, through Information resources - Link directory. Also a lot of IMO's publications available in full text.

IMDG Code on Web - IMO's International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (see the password list for login information)

Equasis - the European Commission and the French Maritime Administration are co-operating in developing this information system collecting existing safety-related information on ships from both public and private sources and making it available on the Internet.

ITOPF - International tanker owners pollution federation ltd. - technical advice, expertise, assistance and information on effective response to ship-source pollution.

Det Norske Veritas - DNV. One of the world's leading classification and certification societies.

International Register of Shipping (IS). IS is an independent classification society working with the objective of 'safeguarding life, property and the environment'. IS is a provider of classification, certification, verification and advisory services. Online newsletter.

IACS - International association of classification societies - Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development.

Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Sjøfartsdirektoratet) is the Norwegian governmental agency. The general objective of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate is to "achieve a high degree of safety for life, health, vessels and the environment”

Kystverket - The Norwegian Coastal Administration. The Norwegian national agency for coastal management, marine safety and communication. Collection of links.

Skipsregistrene - NIS NOR- Norwegian International Ship Register