International Maritime Register (IMR), is a Recognized Organization (RO) and a Recognized Security Organization (RSO) for Panamanian Administrations dully authorized to perform surveys and issue statutory certificates based on the International Regulations (IMO/ ILO) and National Regulations to vessels registered with them.
IMR have develop Class Rules with high standards to ensuring the safety of the ships. IMR conducts Class surveys according to the client’s needs in conformance with our Rules, and issue Class Certificates for Hull and Machinery.
IMR Class is under process to be authorized by Panama Flag for vessel over 500 GT.
IMR are authorize to perform the following surveys and Statutory Certification
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 74 as amended
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is an international maritime treaty which sets out minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships.
- Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate (SAFCON)
- Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (SAFEQ)
- Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate (SAFRA)
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL73/78) as modified by the Protocol of 1978
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978, or “MARPOL 73/78” (short for “marine pollution”) is one of the most important international marine environmental conventions. It was developed by the International Maritime Organization with an objective to minimize pollution of the oceans and seas, including dumping, oil and air pollution.
The Convention includes regulations aimed at preventing and minimizing pollution from ships – both accidental pollution and that from routine operations – and currently includes six technical Annexes. Special Areas with strict controls on operational discharges are included in most Annexes.
- International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate – MARPOL Annex I – (IOPP)
- International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate – MARPOL Annex IV – (ISPP)
- International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate – MARPOL Annex VI – (IAPP)
- Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (EIAPP)
International Convention on Load Lines (LL)
The International Convention on Load Lines (CLL), pertains specifically to a ship’s load line (also referred to as the “waterline”), a marking of the highest point on a ship’s hull that can safely meet the surface of the water; a ship that is loaded to the point where its load line is underwater and no longer visible has exceeded its draft and is in danger because its capacity has been exceeded.
In accordance with the International Convention on Load Lines (CLL 66/88), all assigned load lines must be marked amidships on each side of the ships engaged in international voyages.
- International Load Line Certificate, 1966 (ILLC)
International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969
The International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969, establish uniform principles and rules with respect to the determination of tonnage of ships engaged on international voyages.
- International Tonnage Certificate, (ITC)
International Safety Management (ISM) Code
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standard for the safe management and operation of ships at sea.
- Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
- Document of Compliance (DOC)
International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) on Maritime security including minimum security arrangements for ships and ports.
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities, developed in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the United States” (IMO).
- International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 and amendments
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization (ILO) convention, number 186, established in 2006 as the fourth pillar of international maritime law and embodies “all up-to-date standards of existing international maritime labour Conventions and Recommendations, as well as the fundamental principles to be found in other international labour Conventions”.
- Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC)
- Declaration Of Maritime Labour Compliance Part II (DMLC Part II)
CLASS
IMR Class certify that the vessels comply with relevant standards and carry out regular surveys in service to ensure continuing compliance with the standards of our class rules.
- Hull & Machinery Certificate
Remote Survey
Remote Surveys may be used as an alternative to survey on site, employing remote inspection techniques by the crew or ship-designated person, to provide the survey results necessary to the IMR appointed surveyor, for the correspondent evaluation, therefore, the survey can be carried out wherever the ship is located and in order to ensure compliance with the applicable international requirements.
OTHERS CERTIFICATION
- International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS)
- Crew Accommodation Inspection Certificate (CICA) ILO 92
- Cargo Gear Certificate ILO 152
- Document of Compliance with the Special Requirements for Ships carrying Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
- Document of Compliance for the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC)
- Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (under 500 GRT)
- Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (under 500 GRT)
- Radiotelephony Certificate (under 300 GRT)
ADDITIONALLY, WE CAN PROVIDE SURVEYS AND RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS UNDER THE FOLLOWING:
- Dry Docking
- Seaworthiness Certificate
MANUALS & PLANS
IMR is dully authorized by the flag administration to review and approve plans, manuals and booklets according to the IMO Regulations as a reference and will propose amendments, corrections or updated if applicable, for final approval.
IMR is authorized to approve the following manuals and plans of the Maritime Authorities we represent:
- Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
- Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)
- Cargo Securing Manual (IMDG)
- Bulk Carrier Booklet
- Intact Stability Booklet
- Damage Control Plan booklet
- Fire Control and Safety Plan (FCP)
- Ship Security plan (SSP)
- Garbage Management Plan
- General Arrangement Plan
- Any other plan Approval, Manual and Booklet related to the delegated Statutory Certificates.