Technical Assurance
On the safe side
In order to identify the safety-critical elements of an asset and check the design, manufacturing, commissioning and installation of these components, GL offers project management, design appraisal and inspection activities.
Verification
With its verification services, GL aims to ensure the safety and reliability of offshore units and installations with regard to design, construction and operation. Acting as an independent verification body, we assist with the fulfilment of regional statutory and company requirements, e.g. the UK Safety Case SCR and Prevention of Fire, Explosion and Emergency Response regulations (PFEER).
Certification
Local regulators require that an agreed set of locally, regionally and internationally-valid set of codes and standards are met during design, construction and operation. As the certifying agency we will check design and inspect the manufacturing and construction activities. At the end, a compliance certificate is issued to give official approval for operation.
Classification
GL establishes and applies technical standards in relation to the design, construction and survey of marine-related facilities including ships and offshore structures. Implementing rules and regulations, the classification process consists of a technical review of design plans and related documents, attendance at the construction yard of the vessel and relevant production facilities, and periodical class surveys to maintain the class certificate.
Marine warranty survey
Marine warranty surveying is the verification of requirements laid down by the client in the scope of work as defined by the insurer in the warranty clause to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to avoid loss. The review and approval of documents consists of installation and anchor-handling procedures, laying procedures, location survey analysis, loadout analysis, transportation analysis and lifting/upending analysis.
Independent design review
In-depth independent reviews and recalculations help to verify and certify that your design fully complies with recognised codes and standards. This service includes design review including dynamic analysis, stability analysis, structural verification, static analysis and lifting analysis.
