TASNEEF
About TASNEEF

About Tasneef

Company Overview

Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF), established in 2012, is the MENA region's first classification society, delivering world-class services in classification, inspection, testing, certification, advisory, audit, research and development, and training.


TASNEEF serves a wide range of strategic sectors, including defence, maritime, rail, energy, healthcare, IT, aerospace, and other critical industries, supporting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance locally, regionally, and globally.


Through its strategic subsidiaries, TASNEEF Maritime, TASNEEF–RINA Business Assurance, and TASNEEF Training Center, TASNEEF delivers specialised solutions that enhance safety, quality, competence development, and sustainable growth.


These efforts contribute to the protection of life and property, the preservation of the natural environment, and the advancement of secure, resilient, and future-ready industries.

Now operating under the Tawazun Council, TASNEEF is among the fastest-growing classification societies worldwide, playing a vital role in national development and global industry advancement.

TASNEEF Mission

Mission

To deliver world-class classification and related services that enhance safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across critical industries, while protecting life and property, preserving the natural environment, and supporting sustainable national, regional, & global development.

TASNEEF Vision

Vision

To be a globally recognised classification society, setting standards of excellence in safety, quality, and assurance, and playing a leading role in enabling secure, resilient, and future-ready industries across the nation, region, and beyond.

Our Values

Safety First

We place the protection of life, property, and the environment at the core of everything we do.

Trust & Transparency

We operate with professionalism, transparency, and impartiality, upholding trust in our assessments and decisions.

Quality & Excellence

We are committed to the highest standards of technical competence, precision, and continuous improvement.

Sustainability & Responsibility

We support sustainable growth by promoting responsible practices that protect the environment and future generations.

Emiratisation & Talent Development

We are committed to developing national talent, building local capability, and empowering Emirati professionals across our organisation.

Innovation & Knowledge

We embrace technology, research, and insight to deliver smarter solutions and stay ahead of evolving industry needs.

Trust, Credibility and Recognition — TASNEEF

Building
Trust, Credibility & Recognition Together.

Key Milestones & Developments

2012

Establishment of Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF)

2013

Strategic contract signed with RINA

RO status obtained from the UAE Flag

SAHARA Notation launched

2014

Implementation of the GCC

Code Commencement of survey and inspection activities

MoU signed with DDW

2015

RO recognition obtained from Jordan Flag

Cooperation agreement signed with ADSB

Launch of the UAE Yacht Code

2016

RO recognition obtained from Oman, Bahrain, Morocco, and Lebanon Flags

Establishment of TASNEEF-RINA Business Assurance and TASNEEF Asset Integrity

Strategic partnership agreement signed with the DoH

2017

In-house plan approval capability established

Implementation of AI in inspections in collaboration with Abyss

ISO certification obtained from SGS

JAWDA Data Certification Audit initiated

2018

RO recognition obtained from the Panama Flag

Recognition received from Fujairah Port Authority

Intellectual property registration for TASNEEF Classification Rules

2019

Strategic contracts signed with ADNOC and CICPA

Emiratisation training programme launched

2020

First Emirati Plan Approval Engineer qualified

RO recognition obtained from Gabon and Comoros Islands Flags

Commencement of Public Health Audits and ADHICS assessments

2021

RO recognition obtained from Kuwait Flag and St. Kitts & Nevis Flag

Membership obtained with Asian Classification Societies

2022

Expanded use of AI in inspection activities

MoU signed with Al Thuraya Communications

RO recognition obtained from the San Marino Flag

2023

Opening of the TASNEEF Training Centre

Licensing audits commenced

2024

Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement acquires TASNEEF and its Subsidiaries