What is IACS

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) groups the major classification societies (BV, DNV, ABS, LR, RINA, etc.) that set unified requirements (URs) used globally.

Survey Support

Assisting with annual class survey attendance and preparation.

Thickness Checks

Conducting thickness measurements through approved partners.

Safety Testing

Performing LSA and FFE tests to class and flag requirements.

IACS & Class Interface

CME Approach

• We work to prepare the ship/equipment before the attending surveyor arrives

• We follow class-specific checklists where available

• We support owners who have vessels classed with BV, RINA, or other IACS members operating in Iraqi ports

Services relevant to class

Why this matters

Many owners struggle to get a class-approved service station locally. CME’s role is to bridge the gap between the ship in Iraq and the class requirements, reducing off-hire and unnecessary deviations.

• Annual class survey attendance support

• Thickness measurements (via approved partners / when authorized)

• LSA/FFE testing to class/flag requirements

• Radio/GMDSS service (subject to OEM/distributor authorization — tie this to your Furuno/Viking

CME

is in the process of expanding its OEM-authorized service capability in Iraq to reduce turnaround times for class and statutory work.