Shipping Register of Ukraine

What Shipping Register of Ukraine does

The Shipping Register of Ukraine (Регістр Судноплавства України; legal entity: КЛАСИФІКАЦІЙНЕ ТОВАРИСТВО РЕГІСТР СУДНОПЛАВСТВА УКРАЇНИ) is Ukraine's national classification society, established as a unified state entity by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 814 dated 8 June 1998, with operational roots dating to 1931. It provides ship classification and technical supervision across the full vessel lifecycle — from design approval through construction, conversion, modernization, repair, and operation — for sea-going ships, inland waterway vessels, small craft, and jet skis. The Register also issues convention certifications on behalf of maritime administrations, certifies management systems (ISO 9001, AQAP 2110), recognizes shipbuilding and maritime enterprises, supervises hydrotechnical structures, containers, and dangerous goods packaging, and maintains a unique Craft Identification Number (CIN) system per ISO 10087:2022. Core technology is anchored in ISO/IEC 17020 inspection body accreditation, ISO 9001 quality management certification, IMO RO CODE compliance, EU Directive 2009/16 (port state control / NIR), and a remote/distant survey methodology using 4G on-board communications for force majeure scenarios.

The Register operates as a self-financing state enterprise (currently reorganizing into a state-owned LLC as of May 2026) without state budget funding, generating revenue primarily through per-norm-hour service fees (320.00 UAH per hour from January 1, 2026, up 83% from 175.00 UAH). Its distribution is direct — via a Kyiv headquarters and three regional offices in Odessa, Izmail, and Mykolaiv — serving shipowners, shipping companies, shipbuilders, and maritime enterprises primarily in Ukraine, with growing international inspection authority granted by Slovakia and under negotiation with Moldova. It supervises 223 vessels (average age 29.3 years), ranks 21st of 33 classification societies in the 2022 Paris MoU WGB-List, and holds the standard classification society business model: regulatory mandate as the sole Ukrainian national body, technical expertise codified in proprietary rules, and recurring survey-driven revenue across a multi-year certificate cycle.

Name

Shipping Register of Ukraine

Legal name

КЛАСИФІКАЦІЙНЕ ТОВАРИСТВО РЕГІСТР СУДНОПЛАВСТВА УКРАЇНИ

Website

https://shipregister.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Shipping Register of Ukraine is the national classification society providing ship classification, technical supervision, convention certification, and ISO 9001/AQAP 2110 management system certification to shipowners, shipbuilders, and maritime enterprises operating under Ukrainian and select international jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Classification Services

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (48833), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Classification Society & Flag-State Liaison / Plan Approval Support (IMAJAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ship & Port Security Audits, Inspections & Certification (Flag/Class/PSC Support) (TLAHANAD), Marine Surveying, Inspection & Claims (EDAOANAO), Regulatory & Sanctions Compliance Screening for Maritime Operations (Trade Controls, AML) (TLAHANAL)

Keywords

• Maritime classification society
• Ship technical supervision
• Convention certification services
• ISO management system certification
• Inland waterway vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Classification and Technical Supervision Services: Fees charged for ship classification, technical supervision during construction, conversion, modernization, repair and operation of ships. Revenue is service-based, calculated using norm-hour rates. The enterprise operates on a self-financing ( госпрозрахунок ) basis without state or local budget funding.
2. Convention Certification Services: Certification of ships, shipping companies, and ship technical operability under international conventions, performed on behalf of maritime administrations.
3. Management System Certification: Certification of enterprises for compliance with ISO 9001 and other national/international standards, including DSTU ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110.
4. Enterprise Recognition Services: Recognition of enterprises engaged in shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime operations. Approval of design and technical documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Shipping Register of Ukraine is Ukraine's national classification society providing ship classification, technical supervision, and certification services for sea-going ships, inland waterway vessels, small craft, and jet skis. It operates as an accredited inspection body under ISO/IEC 17020 with a certified ISO 9001 quality management system, issuing classification and convention certificates on behalf of maritime administrations, certifying management systems, recognizing maritime enterprises, and approving vessel design and technical documentation. Services are delivered on a self-financing basis with norm-hour based fees charged directly to shipowners, shipping companies, shipbuilders, and maritime enterprises.

Product overview

The Shipping Register of Ukraine (Регістр Судноплавства України) is a national classification society providing comprehensive maritime classification, technical supervision, and certification services. The organization operates as a unified platform offering 19+ distinct service modules including: classification and technical supervision of ships and small craft; convention certification under maritime administration authority; management system certification (ISO 9001); safety and security management system certification; approval of vessel design documentation; recognition of enterprises; technical supervision of containers, hydrotechnical structures, and dangerous goods packaging; remote/distant inspection and audit capabilities; and educational services. The services are designed to ensure maritime safety, protect human life, preserve cargo, and prevent pollution from ships across sea-going vessels, inland navigation, and small craft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classification and Technical Supervision of Ships Classification and technical supervision services for sea-going ships, inland navigation vessels, small craft and jet skis, ensuring compliance with maritime safety requirements throughout construction, conversion, modernization, repair, and operation.
• Convention Certification of Ships Convention certification of ships under the authority of Maritime Administrations, verifying compliance with international maritime conventions for sea-going and inland waterway vessels.
• Recognition of Enterprises Recognition and certification of enterprises engaged in ship design, construction, conversion, modernization, repair, and operation of ships and ship machinery.
• Management System Certification Certification of enterprises' management systems in accordance with ISO 9001 series and other national and international standards (DSTU ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110).
• Ship Security Certification Systems Certification services for ship security management systems.
• Safety Management System Certification Certification of safety management systems in accordance with ISM Code requirements.
• Approval of Materials and Products Approval and certification services for materials and products intended for use on ships.
• Technical Supervision in Industry Technical supervision services in industry including containers, packaging for dangerous goods transportation, and other industrial applications.
• Technical Supervision of Containers Technical supervision services for containers to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Technical Supervision of Hydrotechnical Structures Technical supervision of berth structures, operational waters of berth facilities, and other hydraulic structures of inland waterways and seaports.
• Technical Supervision of Tare and Packaging for Dangerous Goods Technical supervision of tare and packaging for transportation of dangerous goods.
• Educational Services (Professional Development) Educational services for professional development and qualification improvement of maritime specialists, including distribution of online courses developed by the SIC Technical Committee.
• Small Craft Certification Certification services for small craft including CIN (Craft Identification Number) code assignment, technical inspection, and classification of small vessels and jet skis.
• Technical Supervision of Measurement Operations Technical supervision of hydrographic survey operations on maritime and inland waterways.
• Approval of Vessel Design and Technical Documentation Review and approval of project and technical documentation for vessel construction, conversion, and modernization.
• Remote/Distant Inspections and Audits Conducting remote/distant surveys and audits using 4G communication technology and digital tools, applicable when physical access is impossible due to force majeure, quarantine, pandemic, military operations, or natural disasters.
• Maritime Labor Convention Certification Certification for conformity with the Maritime Labor Convention, ensuring compliance with labor standards for seafarers.
• New Inspection Regime (NIR) Compliance Services Services related to compliance with the New Inspection Regime (NIR) under EU Directive 2009/16, including risk assessment, inspection procedures, and detention prevention measures.
• Enterprise Recognition for Hydrotechnical Structures Recognition services for enterprises regarding hydrotechnical structures.
• Updated Rules for Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships 2026 New edition of classification and construction rules for sea-going ships, including updated rules for marine vessel equipment and cargo handling devices, with amendments and bulletins to existing rules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ship excess factor in Paris MoU inspections decreased from 1.81 (2007) to 0.47 (2011)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Water Transport Agency of the Republic of Moldova (Agenția Navală a Republicii Moldova)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Negotiations on recognition of the Register as an inspection body under Moldovan law (Government Decree HG723/2023). Goal is to sign Memorandum of Cooperation. Discussions on technical supervision and classification of inland navigation vessels.
• SIC-Academy (S.I.C. Global Inc.)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 April 2025Register received Authorized Partner status for SIC-Academy (educational direction of the International Certification System). Certificate No. SIC.AC.124.019.009. Covers promotion and distribution of online courses developed by SIC Technical Committee. Certificate received by Deputy Director Ivan Zhykov.
• National Agency on Accreditation of UkrainecoreOthers · 8 April 2025Issued Accreditation Certificate confirming the Register's compliance with DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2017 for certification of management systems in DSTU ISO 9001:2015. Certificate presented by Director Serhiy Kostiuk.
• Bureau Veritas (BV), RINA, DNV, Lloyd's Register (LR), Polish Register of Shipping (PRS), Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2025Participation in periodic meetings of recognized classification societies under ADN and EU Directive 2016/1629 (ES TRIN) for inland waterway vessels. Meetings held twice yearly to harmonize rules, standards, and share experience on technical requirements for inland vessels carrying dangerous goods.
• National University of Shipbuilding (Mykolaiv)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Long-term cooperation on dual education, student internships, professional development of Register experts, and joint participation in projects and conferences. Memoranda of cooperation signed. Scientific-technical seminars conducted jointly. Protocols signed outlining joint development decisions.
• Maritime Cluster of Ukraine (NGO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2023Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the Register and the Maritime Cluster of Ukraine. Regular exchange of plans, involvement in joint projects, events, and conferences agreed. Executive Director Olena Zhukova and Chairman Artem Vashchylenko.
• State Enterprise Administration of Maritime Ports of Ukraine (AMPU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2023AMPU Chairman Mykola Kravchuk assisted in organizing a conference on hydraulic structures technical operation at the AMPU headquarters.
• State Enterprise Scientific Research and Design Institute of the Ukrainian Maritime FleetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2023Branch integrated into the Register per Maritime Administration order. The institute's functions and activities are being incorporated into the Register's structure. Financial losses and debts of the institute are being absorbed by the Register. Action plan developed for effective integration. The institute's activities offer opportunities to expand the Register's service range.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• DNV: Global classification society (merged with Germanischer Lloyd) and major IACS member; direct competitor in classification, certification, and advisory for ships; co-participant with the Register in ADN/Danube harmonization forums.
• Lloyd's Register: Long-established British classification society and IACS member; competes with the Register in ship classification, statutory certification, and inland-waterway vessel services; co-participant in EU Directive 2016/1629 recognized-classification-society meetings.
• Polish Register of Shipping (PRS): Poland's national classification society; closest geographic and regulatory peer in the Baltic/Black Sea region; directly co-participates with the Ukrainian Register in EU Directive 2016/1629 (ES TRIN) inland-vessel meetings twice yearly.
• Class NK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai): Japan's largest classification society and IACS member; competes for Asian-built international tonnage classification that could otherwise go to smaller national societies like the Ukrainian Register.
• Bureau Veritas: One of the world's leading classification societies and IACS members; competes directly with Shipping Register of Ukraine for sea-going and inland waterway vessel classification, with whom the Register participates in periodic ADN/EU Directive 2016/1629 inland-vessel harmonization meetings.
• Croatian Register of Shipping: Croatia's national classification society and Danube-adjacent peer; co-attends ADN/EU 2016/1629 harmonization meetings with the Ukrainian Register; serves overlapping inland-waterway and Adriatic/Mediterranean clients.
• Korean Register of Shipping (KR): South Korea's IACS member classification society; competes for Korean-built international newbuilding classification against smaller national societies; relevant comparable in terms of governmental ties and global newbuilding share.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): U.S.-headquartered IACS classification society focused on commercial and offshore vessel classification; competes for international newbuilding and offshore tonnage against the Register's sea-going classification offerings.
• RINA: Italian classification society and IACS member providing ship classification, certification, and marine technical services; competes with the Register, particularly in Mediterranean and Danube-adjacent markets, and co-attends recognized-society coordination meetings.

Regional players

• Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS): Russia's national classification society and historically the dominant Black Sea/former-USSR classification peer; direct historical predecessor analogue for the Ukrainian Register but now operating in restricted jurisdictions due to sanctions and the Ukraine conflict, limiting actual competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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