The main Classification Societies (Class) often require their clients to develop and submit FMEA as part of the Classification requirements for select systems. For instance, FMEA are required for achieving many of the special or optional Classification notations such as the CDS, ACC, ACCU, R1, RQ, DPS-2, DPS-3, and ISQM offered by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or other equivalents. This book provides guidance and insight into the development process for FMEA to comply with Classification rule requirements. The utilisation of this guidance will provide tangible benefits as the marine and offshore industry is able to realise the positive results of FMEA that are developed correctly and managed appropriately throughout the life cycle of a given system. Some of these benefits include:
 
FMEA that meet the intended objectives and are a support to the classification process.
Consistency in scope, depth and quality among comparable FMEA.
Expedited FMEA review process; and
Reduced failures, downtimes and incidents.