Promoting safety, quality, and environmental protection in the maritime, offshore, and related industries.
The Marine Classification Institution (MCI) is recognized as a trusted authority in the maritime, offshore, and related industries. 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 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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Our institute follows all processes in accordance with international standards such as IMO and ISO that apply to marine industries.
Strict adherence to Rules, Regulation and Instruction to survey of our Society.
GCC safety regulations for non-conventional vessels.
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 was the lack of a national classification society in Oman. This concern was pursued with great intensity, becoming the main agenda of MCI. In collaboration with reputable international societies such as Bureau Veritas (BV) of France, the establishing of Oman's maritime Rules and regulations and the recruitment of Omani experts have made this maritime society a reliable and trustworthy institution.
Today, with the policies of Oman's Vision 2040, this development path has become even more prominent.
"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."
Founder & Senior Legal Expert
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.
Founder & Int. Marine Expert
International maritime industry expert with background in development of ports, offshores and shipbuilding projects and establishment of international regulations. Key role in establishing the idea of Oman Classification since 1989.
Co-founder & Legal Counsel
Expert in Maritime Law coming from a background in Shipping & Logistics. Skilled in drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, asset financing, joint venture agreements, charter parties, and dispute resolution.
Including maritime experts, academics, and senior shipping industry executives who participate in establishing of Oman's maritime policies and laws.
Consists of senior engineers and surveyors with extensive experience in the maritime industry, prioritizing quality and safety.
