Australian Naval Classification Authority

The Australian Naval Classification Authority (ANCA) has been established to develop and implement world leading rules for the design and classification of Australian Defence vessels. ANCA is responsible for determining the classification rules which apply for each Australian ​Defence vessel for design, construction, and through-life​ maintenance to assure their seaworthiness.​

A key output for ANCA is the development and implementation of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Framework, which brings together best practice international shipping rules and Australia Defence rules to comply with Australian requirements.