Maritime
Excellence
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DECA Class ensures global maritime safety through rigorous technical oversight and next-generation digital certificate verification.

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Global Compliance Standards

SOLAS 1974MARPOL 73/78MLC 2006ISM CODEISPS CODE
Our Identity

Independent
Classification
Society.

DECA Class is an Independent Classification Society, Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO).

We provide expert maritime services across all ports and worldwide strategic locations.

Our core mission is to verify that vessels are maintained in accordance with applicable International Conventions & Rules, serving as an essential link in the global safety chain.

RSO

Recognized Security
Organization

Main Activities

DECA Class provides comprehensive Ship Classification, Statutory & Non-Statutory Surveys, and specialized Marine Inspections. We cooperate with and represent Flag Administrations to perform audits on their behalf with unconditional commitment to life and property safety at sea.

Ship Classification
Statutory Surveys
Security Audits (ISPS)
Marine Inspections
Technical Reviews
Environmental Audits

Technical Compliance

DECA Class performs necessary technical reviews and audits for statutory certificates under major international conventions:

1974 SOLAS Convention
1966 International Load Line
MARPOL 73/78 (Environment)
MLC 2006 (Labor)
1969 Tonnage Measurement
COLREG 72 (Navigation)
STCW Convention
Ballast Water Mgmt
AFS Convention
IMO Specialized Codes
Quality Commitment

Quality Policy &
Regulatory Compliance

DECA Class observes all relevant international conventions, codes, national laws, and statutory guidelines in addition to its own rigorous internal rules to provide premier services to its global clients.

We maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that clarifies authority and responsibility across all staff. Our performance is continually optimized through strategic planning, quality assurance, and comprehensive maritime training.

Our Fleet Services

Global Maritime
Technical Solutions

DECA Class is committed to verifying that vessels are maintained in accordance with absolute safety standards, construction rules, and periodic survey requirements.

Ship Classification

As a classification society, our responsibility is to verify that vessels comply with design, construction, and operational rules, serving as an essential link in the safety chain.

New Building Services
Plan Approval
Vessels in Operation
Type Approval
Rules Review
Class & Statutory Surveys
Shipboard Audits (ISM)
Material Certification
Welder Certification
Company Approvals
Security Audits (ISPS)

Statutory Services

Work is carried out in strict compliance with IMO international conventions, codes, and Flag State regulations, having full authorization as a Recognized Organization (RO).

SOLAS / ISM / MARPOL
ISPS / Load Line
Maritime Labor (MLC)
Tonnage (ITC 1969)
Ballast Water Mgmt
COLREG 72
BC Code (Solid Bulk)
Grain Code Compliance
ILO 92, 152, 153
IBC Code (Chemical)
GC Code (Gas Carrier)
HSC Code (High Speed)
Secure Validation

Official Certificate
Verification Portal

Access our global registry to instantly validate maritime certificates issued by DECA Class for Port State Control and stakeholders.

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DECA CLASS

Ensuring technical safety and regulatory compliance for the global shipping fleet through specialized classification services and digital verification workflows.

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