Regulatory Agencies
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
US Coast Guard - Including link to "Regulations Information" ==> CFR Title 46 Shipping (e.g. Subchapters S & T are in Parts 166-199 of CFR 46)
International Standards Organization (See ICS Field 47 for Shipbuilding and Marine Structures [includes small craft]) For small craft, you can get a list and order standards (including those under development) from ABYC at (410) 956-1050
PDES, Inc. PDES/STEP For Ships
AP 215 - Ship Arrangement
AP 216 - Ship Molded Forms
AP 217 - Ship Piping
AP 218 - Ship Structures
AP 226 - Ship Mechanical Systems
European Marine STEP Association (EMSA) (Ship AP Information)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
Baltic International Maritime Council (BIMCO)
International Association of Classification Societies - UK
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
ClassNK Ship Classification - Japan
Recreational Boat Regulations - The New Boatbuilders Home Page