About us
The
Marine Classification Institution (MCI) is recognized as a trusted authority in
the maritime, offshore, and related industries, committed to promoting safety,
quality, and environmental protection.
With the
expertise of our professional team and adherence to international standards, we
provide a wide range of services including ship classification and surveys,
safety and environmental audits and certification, safety management (ISM &
ISPS), ISO certification, technical consultancy for maritime and offshore
industries, and specialized training programs.
The
confidence of shipowners, shipping companies, offshore operators, and
international organizations in our services demonstrates the distinguished
position of Marine Classification Institution within the global maritime and
offshore industry.
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MCI Mission:
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Ensuring safety, quality, and
international standards in the maritime industry
through continuous surveys and detailed evaluation of ships and marine structures.
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Developing and empowering Omani experts
in the maritime industries
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Supporting sustainable development in
line with Oman's Vision 2040
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MCI Vision:
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Becoming
an international reference for maritime classification and standardization
in Middle East
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Playing
a key role in promoting the safety, quality
and competitiveness of the maritime industry in Oman and middle east
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Joining to IACS
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Maritime safety and security
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Maintaining independence and impartiality
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Quality and accuracy in evaluation
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Transparency and accountability
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Innovation and continuous improvement
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Classification of ships and marine structures
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Classification of Marine Offshore Structures
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Inspection
and certification of materials, equipment, machineries, …
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Inspection and certification according to
international standards
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Technical and maritime safety consultancy
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Specialized training and workshops
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Our institute follows all processes in
accordance with international standards such
as IMO and ISO that apply to marine industries.
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Rules, Regulation and Instruction to
survey of our Society
· GCC safety regulations for non-conventional vessel
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Founders:
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Dr. Ali
Al-Alawi – Founder & Senior Legal & Maritime Expert |
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A prominent Omani jurist with the highest rank of
attorney in the Supreme Court.
Founder of the Oman Intellectual Property Association and Legal Institutions. Legal and administrative
manager of the MCI. |
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Dr. Hassan
Zia – Founder & International Marine Expert |
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International maritime industry expert with a
background in development of ports,
offshores
and shipbuilding projects and establishment and development of international regulations. Key role in establishing the idea of
Oman Classification since 1989 |
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Mr. Abdolrahim Hamid Tajalli |
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Co-founder
of MCI “Maritime Classification Institute” of Oman and Legal Counsel in
Maritime Law coming from a background in Shipping & Logistics industry
with a diverse range of previous personal and professional experiences, which
has made him a polyvalent individual. Skilled in drafting and reviewing a
wide range of commercial contracts and providing legal advice in connection
with operational needs. His Expertise spans a broad spectrum of
multi-jurisdictional corporate Business transactions, commercial contracts in
shipping and commodity trading, asset financing, joint venture agreements,
charter parties, ship repair, EPC contracts and dispute resolution. |
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Advisory Board:
Including maritime experts, academics, and senior shipping industry
executives who participate in
establishing of Oman's maritime policies and
laws.
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MCI executive team consists of senior engineers and
surveyors with extensive experience in the maritime industry, prioritizing
quality and safety.
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Main Département of
MCI:
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Quality
Management Department: QMD@omanmci.com
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Human Resource Department: HRT@omanmci.com
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Education Department: EDT@omanmci.com
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Digital Technology Department: DTC@omanmci.com
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Existing Ship Department: EST@omanmci.com
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New construction Ship Department: NST@omanmci.com
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Industrial Product Approval Department: IST@omanmci.com
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Plan Approval Department: PAC@omanmci.com
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Certification Department: CRT@omanmci.com
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Convention and Legislation Department: CLT@omanmci.com
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Research and Development Department: RDT@omanmci.com
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Strategic Planning Department: SCD@omanmci.com
The idea of establishing a national classification society in Oman dates
back to the late 1980s, when two prominent figures, Dr. Ali Alavi, a prominent Omani lawyer and expert, and Dr.
Hassan Zia, an international expert in the maritime industry,
met around 1989 and formed a friendship and cooperation.
In those years, the first steps towards
a serious presence
in Oman's maritime
industry began with the
purchase of several large Oil and Chemical Tankers. This practical experience, along with port management activities in the Sur Industrial Estate
area, provided a platform for a deeper understanding of the real capacities
and needs of Oman's maritime industry.
One of the important gaps that had always occupied
the minds of these two people was the lack of
a national classification society in Oman; a society
that could play the role of monitoring, surveying and supporting the
country's maritime development based on global standards, but with
a local identity.
This concern was pursued with great intensity in the
following decades and, especially in the last ten years, became
the main agenda
of Marine Classification Institution (MCI). In this
regard, and in collaboration with reputable international societies such as
Bureau Veritas (BV) of France, the establishing of
Oman’s maritime Rules and regulations with the participation of
Dr. Alavi and Dr. Zia, and the recruitment and training of Omani maritime
experts in the fields
of design, construction, surveying and inspection, have made this maritime
society a reliable and trustworthy
institution in the Sultanate of Oman.
Today, with the policies
of Oman’s Vision
2040, this development path has become
even more prominent.
The creation and strengthening of a reputable national maritime guild are not only a response to a historical need, but also part of the
country’s grand plan for independence,
innovation and sustainable development in the maritime domain.
The story of Marine Classification Institution is actually the story of two ideas: the idea of a visionary Omani sheikh and the idea of an international maritime expert, who together turned the long-standing dream of Oman’s maritime industry into a tangible reality.
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Officially licensed by the Ministry of
Roads, Transport and Logistics of Oman as the Marine classification Institution (MCI)
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International cooperation with Bureau
Veritas France and the Oman-Canada Chamber of
Commerce
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In the process of becoming a member of IACS
Recognized for excellence in maritime safety,
innovation, and industry development.
