known as I.N.S.B. was founded in 1980 in Piraeus/Greece.

As a technical society and a non–governmental technical organization the aim of its establishment is to render impartial technical services to ship- owners on behalf of several flag Administrations for the safety of property and life at sea.

I.N.S.B. establishment in Piraeus came as a necessity out of the conditions created by the always increasing flagging – out of the Greek – owned vessels in search of a Registry offering fiscal and procedural advantages.

In fact, the new Registries, always willing to ensure the highest standards on vessels flying their flags and to keep pace with the new trends in safety of navigation imposed by I.M.O., were in
favour of the idea of a Technical Society’ strongly linked to the Administration, based in the  source from which the new entries were originated, a Technical Society to which they could entrust the technical adequacy of their vessels.

On the other hand, shipowners of the new entries, most of them Piraeus based, felt the need of a technical supporting. In other words, felt the need of a society officially representing the flag Administration but having its headquarters in Piraeus, thus enabling it to be in a direct contact and continuous technical cooperation with the port-state Maritime Inspectorates.

I.N.S.B. was founded to cover this twofold need. In order to achieve its goals, it should be comprised of staff experienced in matters of surveys, technical specialists familiar with the technological developments in shipbuilding, naval architects and marine engineers with rich experience. I.N.S.B. did exactly this. Its technical staff in Greece and abroad enjoys the highest reputation from all members of the shipping community.


So far I.N.S.B. is fully authorized to perform statutory and certification work on behalf of the following Administrations:
 

To serve the shipowners, marine underwriters, and the shipping industry in general more effectively I.N.S.B. undertakes now, at owner’s request, classification work on the basis of Rules and Regulations compiled by a Classification Committee along the lines and directives established by I.A.C.S.

* by representation agreement

	Ship Design & Construction			Technical Studies
	Hull & Machinery Serveys			Supervision & consultancy Servises
	Research & Development			Safety Management & Quality Assurance in Shipping

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