The Type Approval Certificate is issued by classification societies recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It confirms that those equipment, products or systems comply with relevant international standards and regulations and are suitable for use on ships.

This certificate is one of the necessary documentary proofs in the process of ship construction and operation. It can prove that the equipment and systems which they are used conform with international standards and the requirements of classification societies, and satisfy the needs of ship safety and environmental protection.

To obtain the Type Approval Certificate of a classification society, suppliers or manufacturers are required to pass the strict reviews and tests to ensure that the quality and performance of the products or systems meet the standard requirements. After getting this certificate, suppliers or manufacturers can sell their products to the ship market, and shipowners or ship management companies can use this certificate as a reference for purchase and acceptance. The Type Approval Certificate of a classification society has recognition worldwide, which can improve the market competitiveness of ship equipment and systems and enhance the reliability and safety of ship construction and operation.