Aims And Objects
Guardian Bureau of Shipping LLC operates in accordance with Delaware legislation and was originally founded in 1996 by naval architects and marine engineers based in Tartous, Syria, as a classification society.
Following its establishment, GBS was restructured as a non-profit classification society in accordance with the articles of its classification and memorandums.
Building its operations as an international Classification Society, combined with the strict formulation of GBS Rules & Regulations, resulted in widespread acceptance and recognition by the global shipping community as a highly reputable entity.
Classification Services
Classification is a system for safeguarding life, property and the environment at sea. It entails verification against a set of requirements during design, construction and operation of ships and offshore units. These requirements are based on the accumulated experience from GBS's large classed fleet, research and development and extensive expertise.
Our surveyors stationed around the world work with customers to ensure compliance throughout the lifetime of the classified object. GBS is one of the world's fast-growing classification societies, and has worked to improve safety at sea since 1996.
Ship Classification is a mechanism by which the international shipping industry regulates itself. Ship Classification implies:
- Development of rules and standards for the construction and maintenance of a ship's structure and essential engineering systems.
- Implementation of such rules in newbuilding and existing ships to ensure maritime safety.
General Requirements For Registration
- Application to Register a Ship
- Declaration of Ownership (to be notarised)
- Application for Safe Manning Document
- Public Utilities Commission Application for a Radio Licence
- MMSI Application
- Bill of Sale and/or Builders Certificate
- Certificate of Company Incorporation (Copy)
- Certificate of Good Standing of Owning Company (Original)
- Name of Ship
- Usage: Commercial or Non-Commercial
- Proposed trade of Ship: Worldwide/Restricted Operation (State operating area)
- Number of Crew Berths (including Master)
- Number of Passengers (If passenger vessels)
- Number of Special Personnel
- Particulars of Radio Equipment Installed
- Radio Accounting Authority Identification Code (AAIC)
- Certificate of insurance for oil pollution damage (CLC)
- Survey Certificate and/or copy of Certificate of Registry
- Exemption certificates & List of Limitations
- International Tonnage Certificate
- International Load Line Certificate
- Minimum Safe Manning Document
- International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
- ISM Code Safety Management Certificate
- Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
- Special Trade Passenger Ship Space Certificate
- List of operational limitations (passenger ships)
- Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
- Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
- Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
- Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
- Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
- Document of Compliance for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods
- Document of Authorization for the Carriage of Grain
- NLS Certificate (Noxious Liquid Substance)
- Certificate of Fitness for Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals
- Certificate of Fitness for Carriage of Liquefied Gases
- High Speed Craft Safety Certificate & Permit to Operate
- Certificate of Fitness for Carriage of INF Cargo
- Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate
- Certificate of Fitness for Offshore Support Vessels
- Diving System Safety Certificate
- Dynamically Supported Craft Construction Certificate & Permit
- Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate
- Details of Company with copy of ISM Code DOC
- Continuous Synopsis Record
- International Ship Security Certificate
- Details of Company Security Officer (ISPS)
Quality and reliability
Starting from August 2019, all official documents, certificates, and authorizations issued by Guardian Bureau of Shipping feature an integrated QR Code.
⚠️ Important Notice: Any certificate dated after August 2019 that does not carry a valid QR code linked to our official website is considered fraudulent. The Bureau disclaims all legal responsibility for such unverified documents.
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