It allows the ship to maneuver with no or less tug assistance.

Narrow passages used to board or disembark ships.

Part of the ship for cabins, dining areas and other crew facilities.

It includes documents for the purpose of ascertaining ship's ownership, nationality, cargo, etc.

Ships are certified by...

The flag state of a merchant vessel is the jurisdiction under whose laws the vessel is registered or licensed.

These certificates guarantee safety standards for the equipment, construction and operation of merchant ships.

The certificate of classification can be issued by a registered shipping company.