Quality is controlled, documented and independently certified.
HCS maintains a formal Quality Management System supporting classification, surveys, certification control, technical review, competence, records, audit readiness and continual improvement.
ISO 9001:2015 certification in force.
Hellenic Classification Society Ltd
ISO certification does not confer Flag delegation. Statutory work remains subject to the current written authorization for the instrument and vessel concerned.
Certified scope: provision of inspection, class certification and statutory certification services for ships, shipyards and shipping companies, together with evaluation and approval of shipbuilding, electrical and mechanical ship plans.ISO 9001:2015 Certificate — BQC
Certificate No. 100CN26691GR5436 · issued 04 September 2026 · certification cycle expiry 03 September 2029. Review the published certification details and request a controlled English or Greek PDF copy.
Certificate No. 100CN26691GR5436
Published certification cycle: 04 September 2026 – 03 September 2029.
For due diligence, tender submissions or client files, request a controlled English or Greek copy directly from HCS.
Controls that support every technical service.
The HCS QMS is structured around controlled documents, competent personnel, objective evidence, independent review and traceable records.
Document & Record Control
Version-controlled procedures, survey files and retained certification evidence.
- Controlled procedures, forms and technical instructions
- Revision and approval control
- Survey and certificate file traceability
- Retention and superseded-document control
- External regulatory document monitoring
- Electronic record and backup controls
Competence & Surveyor Control
Scope-specific qualification, appointment and performance assessment.
- Qualification and experience review
- Scope-specific authorization
- Training and competence development
- Witness / performance assessment
- Assignment limitations and territory control
- Conflict-of-interest and confidentiality controls
Survey, Technical Review & Certification Control
Survey evidence and review supporting authorised certificate decisions.
- Pre-attendance scope review
- Applicable rule / Flag instruction verification
- Survey evidence and deficiency records
- Independent technical review
- Certificate issuance and status control
- Suspension, withdrawal and re-issue traceability
Audit, CAPA & Continual Improvement
Internal audits, corrective actions and effectiveness review.
- Internal audit planning and records
- Non-conformity and root-cause review
- Corrective action and effectiveness verification
- Management review
- Risk and quality-objective monitoring
- Client feedback and performance review
Impartiality & Independence
Technical judgement protected from commercial and personal conflicts.
- Technical decisions separated from commercial influence
- Conflict-of-interest review
- Recusal controls where required
- Independent technical decision chain
- Controlled escalation of attempted influence
- Flag / stakeholder communication records
Digital Verification & Certificate Integrity
Verification routes linked to controlled certificate and vessel records.
- Unique certificate records
- QR / online verification
- Current, superseded, expired and withdrawn status control
- Vessel and surveyor verification tools
- Controlled certificate register
- Public verification support for authorities and stakeholders
Professional indemnity insurance maintained.
Marine Professional Indemnity Cover
Hellenic Classification Society maintains professional indemnity insurance with International Transport Intermediaries Club Ltd (ITIC) in respect of relevant errors, omissions and professional indemnity risks associated with its activities as a marine consultant, marine surveyor and naval architect. Insurance confirmation is held within the HCS controlled corporate / risk file and may be provided for legitimate due-diligence or Flag Administration review where appropriate.
Need ISO, insurance or QMS evidence for due diligence?
Contact HCS Head Office for controlled copies and current evidence appropriate to the requested review.