🟥[UPDATE FIRE CONTROL & SAFETY PLAN BUT INFORM CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY PRIOR TO IT] Since we receive similar questions regarding deficiencies on a regular basis, I have made the decision to show this old report back from 2015 which a number of seafarers are still currently experiencing in 2024. | Online Third Mate

🟥SUBJECT: REGISTRATION SOCIETY VS CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY For maritime students and future seafarers, it’s important to understand the difference between the two. In the maritime industry, every ship must meet both legal and technical requirements to operate safely and lawfully around the world. ✅1. Registration Society Refers to the authority or organization responsible for registering a ship under a flag state (e.g., Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands). It deals with the legal and administrativ