Functions for the Administration Maritime in Argentina
Classification Society of Ships I.S.S.B. (Subsidiary in Argentina)

From September 18 the 2003; one of the Directive of Maritima Kronos de Navegacion S.A. mentioned like Deputy Commissioner For Maritime Case of the Union of Comoros in Argentina, for the coarse experience in the item and maritime market. - This takes to that a company opens up in Argentina (branch of the company mother) in order to administering all the Maritime Matters of the Union of the Islands Comoros of our ships that climb in the whole territory of the Republic Argentina.
In this respect, we inform them that the marine Administration of the Union of Comoros, directed by the Commission of Marine Relationships, being administered by the Ministry of International Transport of the state, it has delegated the operation, development and complete protection of the International registration of Ships of the Union of Comoros in the entire world.

We want to highlight and to remember that the duties and functions of the marine administration that can be lent in the Argentina include:

• Registration of ships
• Administration and enforcement of the Merchant Shipping Act 2001
• To develop the shipping and to ensure that the country's maritime activities are conduced in accordance with the local and international standards of maritime safety and pollution prevention
• Enforcement of International Maritime conventions
• Investigation of marine catastrophes

I.S.S.B. S.R.L.; (International Shipping Surveys Bureau); only direct representatives of I.N.S.B. (International Naval Surveys Bureau) in the Argentina; it has delegated us an office representative in Buenos Aires, to assist all hits upon him you to the movement and classification of ships. - The employees that manage this company have very defined the 4 primordial objectives granted by I.N.S.B. (Head Office): Quality; Consistency; Impartiality and Competence.

INTERNATIONAL NAVAL SUREVEYS BUREAU

I.N.S.B. was founded in 1980 by Naval Architects as well as Marine Engineers at Piraeus, Greece, under the form of S.A. as a Classification Society, strictly defined by its constitutional document.
Over the past 21 years of its existence and continuous operation, INSB has been fully committed to the maritime industry and deeply involved in its technical evelopment and the improvement of its safety standards.

Based on its four keyword objectives which defined its total activities "Quality" "consistency" "Impartiality" and "competence" I.N.S.B. quickly became well regarded as a highly trustworthy classification society around the world.

I.N.S.B MISSION

The mission of I.N.S.B. - adopted by its establishers - composed the edge of its activities, worldwide, focused serve the public interest as well as the needs of its clients by promoting the security life, property and by preventing the pollution of the natural environment.

ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT

I.N.S.B. classification services are in whole performed by its several representation and subsidiaries offices. The income derived from these activities is generated from fees for its services. All funds are solely including their improvement, as well as for research and development programs.

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

I.N.S.B. is committed to operating in a manner consistent with the highest standards of quality Management Systems.
To this effect, I.N.S.B. was awarded certification to the ISO 9001 and ISO 9002, Quality Management Standards respectively.
These Certification Documents that the I.N.S.B. conforms the International Standard requirements through the effective implementation of quality procedures and work instruction as well as through concentration on a quality education program for all of its people.

CLASSIFICATION WORK

Expertise in Classification is carried out according to the principles verified by international practice, consisting in the application of technical requirements concerning the ships Hull, Machinery and her equipment, as well as monitoring compliance with these requirements by regular surveys. Design and Construction requirements, the scope of tests and surveys are defined by the rules for ship Classification and Construction, with are in line with the IACS unified interpretation. I.N.S.B. confirms compliance with these requirements by issuing a certificate of Class and by entering into its Register of Ships.

NETWORK

I.N.S.B.´s activities require a worldwide network. Today the society is represented in all the major ports of the world. More than 250 surveyors work for I.N.S.B. in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americas - whenever ships are being built, repaired or operated. Our surveyors are highly - trained professionals who apply their experience and knowledge to meet clients needs promptly and suitably through an extensive network of survey offices in major ports around the world.

GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORISATIONS AND STATUTORY SCHEME

A large number of Governments have recognized the professional integrity and its international capacity by entrusting the I.N.S.B. to conduct surveys and issue the respective statutory certificates in accordance with the IMO International Convention as well as various National maritime legislation. Through this long lasting relationship with the several Maritime Administrations, I.N.S.B. has acquired a comprehensive knowledge of national and international maritime regulations. The Society is registered in the IMO as an Official auditing body to carry out ISM code surveys and to issue the relevant D.O.C. and S.M.C. certificates

AEMBERSHIP OF I.N.S.B. IN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

The International Association of Technical Survey and Classification Institutions (TSCI).
Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Reg. No. 21637).
Helmepa (Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association).
E.E.D.E. (Hellenic Association of Business Administration – Reg. No. 532)
Helint (Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology)

CO-OPEARATION WITH OTHER CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

Apart from the close and friendly relations, I.N.S.B. maintains with all the known classification societies, has signed bilateral agreements with the:

THE RUSSIAN RIVER REGISTER
THE UKRAINIAN SHIPPING REGISTER
VIETNAMESE REGISTER
CUBAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING
KOREA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY

GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORISATIONS FOR STATUTARY SERVICES

In accordance with the I.M.O. resolution A.789 (19), for recognized organizations acting on behalf of Maritime Administrations, I.N.S.B. classification society has been formally entrusted with delegation of authority for the performance of surveys and issuance of the statutory technical certificates by large number of Flag States, including:

- ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
- THE UNION OF COMOROS
- LA REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE COREA
- MADAGASCAR
- UCRANIA
- HONDURAS
- COSTA RICA
- LA REPÚBLICA DE SOMOLI
- QATAR
- SUDÁN
- SIERRA LEONA
- SANTO TOME Y PRINCIPE
- REPUBLICA DE TOGO
- PARAGUAY
* PANAMÁ
* ECUADOR
* CAMBOYA

The conduct of such surveys is in accordance with the various International and National Maritime conventions and codes, such as Load line, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL) y Tonnage ´69

- Full authorization
* By representation agreements with National authorized companies.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SURVEYS BUREAU S.R.L.
I.S.S.B. S.R.L.

According to the above expressed, I.N.S.B., it has an important number of representations in the entire world. - I.S.S.B. it is their official representation in the Republica Argentina.

This representation has the character of total, as for the services that he lends on behalf of I.N.S.B. - it means It that I.S.S.B., this authorized in all its aspect to:

- Inspect General of ships:

- Annual of hull & machinery and equipment inspection.
- Intermediate of hull & machinery and equipment inspection.
- Periodic of hull & machinery and equipment inspection.

- Emission of Statutory Certificates.

- Processing of the inherent inspections to the codes of I.S.M. and I.S.P.S.

- Other (to consult)

- Attention and assistance in case of emergencies for ships that being members of I.N.S.B., to raise some one of the previously detailed pavilions, in all the Argentinean ports. - In effect, our entity has the necessary contacts to assist quick and efficiently to all its requirements.

SHIPS INSPECTIONS IN ARGENTINA:

• M/V AGIOS ANDREAS
• M/V LAMO (EX ALAMO-EX CATEGORICO).
• M/V URANUS L.
• M/V IRENE EM.
• M/V NINA.