ALLIANCE MARITIME BUREAU:
Independent International Classification Society | NON-IACS Class | Trusted by Shipowners Worldwide
Alliance Maritime Bureau (AMB) is an autonomous International Classification Society committed to ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence in the global maritime industry. As a NON-IACS Class society, we offer Classification, Certification, Verification, Training, and Advisory Services, providing shipowners, operators, and maritime professionals with tailored solutions to meet their regulatory and technical needs.
Our expertise spans across commercial vessels, offshore structures, and specialized maritime operations, ensuring compliance with international maritime conventions and industry standards.
At AMB, our mission is to enhance maritime safety, security, and environmental sustainability through independent classification, certification, and advisory services. We are committed to:
Ensuring Compliance – Helping shipowners and operators meet international maritime regulations and industry standards.
Promoting Safety – Conducting rigorous inspections and verifications to minimize risks at sea.
Supporting Innovation – Adapting to evolving maritime technologies and best practices.
Providing Expertise – Delivering professional guidance to enhance vessel performance and operational efficiency.
We strive to be a trusted partner for the global maritime community, offering tailored, flexible, and efficient solutions without compromising on quality.
Our vision is to be a leading independent classification society recognized for its integrity, innovation, and commitment to maritime excellence.
We aim to:
Set New Standards in Maritime Classification – Offering adaptable and modern solutions for vessel certification and compliance.
Expand Our Global Presence – Strengthening our network to support clients worldwide.
Champion Environmental Responsibility – Encouraging sustainable and eco-friendly maritime operations.
Empower the Maritime Industry – Providing cutting-edge training and consultancy to support safe and efficient shipping.
At AMB, we are shaping the future of maritime classification and compliance—one vessel at a time.
We provide independent classification of ships and offshore units to verify structural integrity, machinery performance, and regulatory compliance. Our classification services include:
Initial and periodic surveys
Plan approval and technical documentation review
Tailored classification for specialized vessels
going support for compliance and maintenance
We assist shipowners in obtaining mandatory and voluntary certifications and approvals, ensuring compliance with global maritime regulations, including:
SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, ISM, ISPS, and MLC requirements
Flag State inspections and approvals
Third-party verification and audits
Compliance with national and international safety standards
Our experts provide specialized training programs and consultancy to enhance regulatory compliance, safety, and efficiency:
Crew training and certification programs
Risk assessment and safety management
Technical advisory and regulatory guidance
Incident investigation and compliance audits
As a NON-IACS classification society, we offer flexible, cost-effective, and high-quality services.
Our network ensures efficient service delivery to clients across the world.
We collaborate with flag states and maritime authorities to ensure vessels meet legal and safety requirements.
We understand that every vessel and operation is unique, providing personalized, practical, and innovative solutions.
Despite all precautions and strict observance of the applicable regulations, damage and incidents can happen in the real world. Since, they cannot be avoided, management of the consequences is the key. This service can include a rapid response to investigate incidents, production of reports to meet statutory or ad hoc requirements up to expert witness support.
Shipping companies need to be prepared for adverse scenarios. In the unfortunate case that a hazardous event occurs - involving damage to property, people, environment or reputation - an investigation must be conducted and the lessons learnt put into practice. For the client, it may be a concrete help in maintaining the correct level of safety standards, thus reducing the business risk and improving the operational performance.
Leveraging on the expertise a multidisciplinary technical team, all the aspects of the incident may be evaluated by means of sophisticated analysis or relying on the complete knowledge of technical regulations.
AMB can help gather and analyze data and assist the investigation by means of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques, injecting the unique theoretical and practical expertise of a major Classification Society.
For inquiries about our classification, certification, or advisory services, contact us today!
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