CRS was associated member of International Association of Classification Societies from April 1973 till 2004, and from May 2011 CRS gained the status of IACS Member
CRS is the recognised classification society pursuant to the requirements of the Regulation No. 391/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations.
CRS is the conformity assessment notified body notified under provisions of the Council Directive 94/25/EC relating to recreational craft, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC.
CRS is the conformity assessments notified body notified under provisions of the Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment, as amended.
CRS is the conformity assessments notified body notified under provisions of the Council Directive 97/23/EC on pressure equipment.
CRS is the conformity assessments notified body notified under provisions of the Council Directive 2009/105/EC on simple pressure vessels.
CRS is certified by British Standards Institution confirming that CRS operates the Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of BS EN 9001:2008 for the scope of classification and statutory certification of ships, statutory certification of marine equipment and recreational crafts, and BSI Annual Statement of Compliance confirming that CRS Quality Management System complies with IACS Quality System Certification Scheme.
Status
CRS is an independent, not for profit but common welfare oriented, public foundation performing:
The present status of CRS is defined by the Law on Croatian Register of Shipping and Charter of CRS.
Mission
CRS mission in the field of classification and statutory certification is to promote the highest internationally adopted standards in the safety of life and property at sea and inland waterways, as well as in the protection of the sea and inland waterways environment.
Certification / Accreditation
From July 2005 CRS is in possession of the Certificate issued by British Standards Institution which is certifying that CRS operate the Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of BS EN 9001:2000 for the scope of classification and statutory certification of ships, statutory certification of marine equipment and recreational crafts
From February 2011 CRS is in possession of the “BSI Annual Statement of Compliance confirming Croatian Register of Shipping Compliance with IACS Quality System Certification Scheme.