IACS classification societies are the 12 organizations, ABS, BV, CCS, CRS, DNV, IRS, KR, LR, ClassNK, PRS, RINA, and T\u00fcrk Loydu, that make up the International Association of Classification Societies. Together they class over 90% of the world’s cargo-carrying tonnage, run statutory surveys on behalf of flag states, and write the technical rules that keep ships and offshore units safe. This guide lists all 12, their India contacts, and what each one is actually authorised to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n