2026 Global Classification Society Report

2026 Global Classification Society Report
          The 2026 Global Classification Society Report is an independent, data-driven reference examining how classification societies are evolving as the maritime industry moves toward 2030.
          The report analyzes structural market shifts, fleet growth, newbuilding orderbooks, regulatory exposure, technology readiness, digitalization, and decarbonization trends across the world’s leading classification societies. It provides a clear view of industry concentration, emerging risks, and the expanding role of class in safety assurance, innovation, and regulatory implementation.
          Developed by SolarisTech Research, the report introduces a set of structured analytical frameworks (“SolarisTech Models”) designed to support objective assessment of the classification landscape without advocacy or endorsement.
          This publication is intended for shipowners, operators, class societies, regulators, financiers, insurers, and technical leaders seeking a factual, forward-looking understanding of the classification sector and its role in shaping a safer, cleaner, and more complex global fleet.