| 2005-12-23 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Accredited by TAPA for Worldwide Freight Security Certification |
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The Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has officially recognized Germanischer Lloyd Certification (GLC) as an audit body for TAPA FSR certification in 2006 and 2007. The Freight Security Requirements (FSR) were drawn up by experts in the high-tech industry and are directed towards companies in the transportation and logistics sector. They define the minimum acceptable safety standard for the worldwide transport of merchandise, and outline the processes and specifications needed by a firm to be certified in accordance with TAPA EMEA. At present, only three companies hold a worldwide accreditation for this certificate. In addition, GLC offers audits to the new ISO/PAS 28000 standard, a management system that also addresses the topic of supply chain security. Both standards can be certified as an integrated package. Germanischer Lloyd played an active role in the development of this new ISO standard. |
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| 2005-12-16 |
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Seminar for Tanker Operators at Germanischer Lloyd: “Application of Risk Assessment in TMSA” |
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Tanker shipping is to become safer. Tanker shipowners have committed themselves to examining operational procedures more strongly than ever before with regard to their relevance to safety. To further enhance the standard of safety management for tankers, the tanker owner interest group “Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)” has developed the “Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA)” programme. In this connection, the seminar “Application of Risk Assessment in TMSA” held on 15 and 16 December at Germanischer Lloyd provided an introduction to selected qualitative methods of hazard identification and risk assessment. This topic forms part of “Tanker Management and Self Assessment” complex. |
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| 2005-12-20 |
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Ballast Water Management: Brazil Further Amends Mandatory Regulation |
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Brazil has further amended the implemented national legislation on Ballast Water Management: For all vessels, indepent of flag, a Ballast Water Management Plan approved by the vessel’s classification society is required. |
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| 2005-12-16 |
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Future Prospects for Naval Shipbuilding in Germany |
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What does the future hold in store for naval shipbuilding in Germany? What is the outlook for the yards? Which technologies are currently in demand and which will be needed in the forthcoming years? These are the key questions for the three-day seminar “Naval Shipbuilding in Germany” this week at the Head Office of Germanischer Lloyd in Hamburg. Representatives of almost all German yards, the German Navy and the supply industry will be taking part in this event, which is being convened for the very first time. |
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| 2005-12-15 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Publishes New Rules for Materials |
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The revised and expanded Rules for Materials and Components of Germanischer Lloyd are available as of today. The Rules define the properties of various metallic materials and lay down the requirements for the production processes and the manufacturers. The prerequisites and conditions for the corresponding approvals are also stipulated. For the manufacturers and suppliers of materials and components intended for use on GL-classed ships, the Rules of Germanischer Lloyd form an essential prerequisite. The new edition has been updated to reflect current technical standards and new codes, with improvements in the cross-references. |
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| 2005-12-06 |
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Greek Shipowners Meet for Germanischer Lloyd Hellas Technical Committee Meeting |
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More than 20 technical managers of major Greek shipping companies were welcomed at the end of November by Chairman Elias Ladas, Avin International, for the Hellas Technical Committee Meeting of Germanischer Lloyd. The biannual committee meetings provide a forum for Greek customers and give the classification society Germanischer Lloyd the opportunity to present current technical topics. GL’s Area Manager for the Mediterranean and Southern Africa, Athanasios Reisopoulos presented the latest developments of Germanischer Lloyd in area. Recently, seven additional surveyors were hired to meet the increasing demands of the business in the area and the new station to be established in Israel next year. |
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| 2005-11-22 |
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Building Contractor Knoll receives ISO 14001 Certification from Germanischer Lloyd |
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The firm Knoll is the first building contractor in Emsland to receive Germanischer Lloyd’s DIN EN ISO 14001 certification. This certification demonstrates that the firm’s environmental management fulfills the high standards set by the ISO-Norm and reviews the company’s impact on the environment and evaluates the actual environmental impact. It encompasses areas such as emissions, water and consumption. Furthermore, goals will be set and measures taken to increase environmental compatibility. The DIN EN ISO 14001 is one of the world’s most modern environmental standards. |
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| 2005-11-17 |
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10th Anniversary for Germanischer Lloyd Polish Committee |
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More than 50 Polish customers of Germanischer Lloyd took part in the 10th session of the Polish Committee in Szczecin today. Dr. Hermann J. Klein, Member of the Executive Board, addressed the annual meeting. He was joined by Torsten Schramm, Division Manager Europe, Mediterranean and Africa, Hans-Joachim Försterling, Chief Operating Officer and Uwe Diepenbroek, Area Manager North/East Europe. |
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| 2005-11-14 |
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Ballast Water Management: Brazil Introduces Mandatory Regulation / Advantage for Ships with Germanischer Lloyd Class Notation „BWM“ |
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Brazil has implemented national legislation on Ballast Water Management. This regulation is applicable to all vessels regardless of flag that discharge ballast water in Brazilian jurisdictional waters. The sequential method, the flow-through method and the dilution method of ballast water exchange are accepted. They must be conducted at least 200 nautical miles from the coast and in water at least 200 metres in depth. Special provisions apply for the Amazon and Para rivers. The requirements will be monitored through the inspection of the Ballast Management Plan and the Ballast Water Reporting Form. For Brazilian flagged vessels the Ballast Water Management Plan shall be approved by the vessel’s classification society. The national regulation entered into force on October 15. |
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| 2005-11-10 |
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Mühlhan Surface Protection in Shanghai Certified to ISO |
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On the basis of a contract signed with Mühlhan Surface Protection International GmbH of Hamburg, Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC) has certified its Chinese subsidiary according to the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 standard. Presentation of the certificate took place in Shanghai. With this certification, the worldwide service provider for surface protection, scaffolding and steel construction has demonstrated that its operational procedures in China also meet the stringent requirements of the ISO standard. |
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| 2005-11-10 |
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GL Exchange Forum “Shipping & Environment“ |
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Die Fragestellung, wie sich die weltweite Schifffahrt auf neue internationale Vorschriften zum maritimen Umweltschutz vorbereiten kann, durchlief wie ein roter Faden alle sechs Vorträge der Informationsveranstaltung des Germanischen Lloyd. |
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| 2005-11-09 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Throws its Weight behind Ms Logistik |
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Germanischer Lloyd has bought a stake of 75 percent in Ms Logistik Systeme, a Rostock software company. Ms Logistik Systeme plans, develops and markets program modules for highly efficient vessel management. |
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| 2005-11-01 |
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Innovative Package for Inland Shipping |
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Higher collision strength and improved corrosion resistance for inland waterway vessels is the showcase topic for Germanischer Lloyd at the Europort Maritime exhibition in Rotterdam. The planned construction of a double-hulled tanker using the Sandwich Plate System (SPS) – a steel-elastomer-steel composite – will be presented in cooperation with the British manufacturer IE Intelligent Engineering and the Duisburg shipping company Jaegers. The approval procedure for the prototype is currently being processed by the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine. |
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| 2005-10-28 |
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Greater Safety for Yachts: Certification to “GL Yacht Plus” by Germanischer Lloyd Available Now |
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Germanischer Lloyd (GL) is presenting its new certification scheme “GL Yacht Plus” for yachts and recreational craft up to a hull length of 24 m at this year’s Hamburg “hanseboot” boatshow. This system goes beyond the existing mandatory EC certification of boats (“Recreational Craft Directive”) and offers both manufacturers and owners a considerable increase in safety.
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| 2005-10-27 |
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Hurricanes and Offshore Wind Farms - Incompatible? |
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The hurricane season caused widespread damage onshore as well as offshore, i.e. in the Gulf of Mexico oil platforms were damaged or disconnected from their moorings. Given the destructive nature of hurricanes, gale force winds and tropical storms it is crucial that potential offshore wind energy projects undergo extensive tests of the site-specific conditions for safety reasons. |
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| 2005-10-12 |
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Certification of Airbus Suppliers ASKON and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics to EN 9100 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC) has certified ASKON Beratungs GmbH and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH according to the EN 9100 standard. Rainer Schöndube, Member of the Executive Board at Germanischer Lloyd, handed over the certificates to the two Airbus suppliers at Head Office in Hamburg today. With certification to EN 9100, contractors qualify themselves for inclusion in the international OASIS database (Online Aerospace Supplier Information System). This database is used by manufacturers in the aerospace industry to select their suppliers, vendors and service providers. |
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| 2005-10-11 |
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Germanischer Lloyd: 25 Years of Service for Executive Board Member Rainer Schöndube |
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Rainer Schöndube, Executive Board Member of Germanischer Lloyd, celebrates two anniversaries this year: not only has he been in the service of the globally active classification society for 25 years, he was appointed to its Executive Board 15 years ago. |
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| 2005-10-05 |
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Presentation of New Service by Germanischer Lloyd: Classification of Military Submarines |
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At the KORMARINE exhibition from October 5 to 8 in Pusan, Germanischer Lloyd will be presenting its spectrum of technical services for the classification of military submarines. |
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| 2005-10-04 |
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Change in Management at Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH |
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Dr Bernhard Richter, longstanding Managing Director of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, retired for reasons of age on 30 September 2005. His successor, Lutz Wittenberg, will act jointly with Dr.-Ing. Hans Berg in continuing the expansion of business activities in the fields of Oil and Gas, Wind Energy, Civil Works, System Certification, and Materials and Failure Analysis. To an increased extent, he will be positioning the Industrial Services as a provider of integrated services for safeguarding the availability of installations over the entire life cycle. |
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| 2005-09-30 |
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Presentation of Mega Container Carrier: Korean Yard Now Accepting Orders |
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With an innovative design study for a 13,000 TEU container ship, Germanischer Lloyd and the Korean yard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) are showing just how big container carriers will be in the near future. In front of over 100 customers at the Container Forum, Mr D.S. Cho, Executive Vice President of HHI, and Jan-Olaf Probst, Ship Type Manager for Container Ships at Germanischer Lloyd, presented their new ship design with two main engines and two propellers. All the relevant calculations have been carried out and the design completely approved by Germanischer Lloyd; the Korean yard is now accepting orders. |
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| 2005-09-20 |
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GL Wind at the HUSUMwind 2005 in Hall 1, Stand C14: Offshore Foundation, News from the FINO Platform, New Certification Guideline for Offshore Wind Turbines |
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At this year’s HUSUMwind from 20 to 24 September in Husum, the focus of attention for Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH (GL Wind) will be on presenting its wide range of activities. To push forward the expansion of wind energy in the German North and Baltic Seas, a group of major players in the industry, with participation by GL Wind, have established an “Offshore Foundation”. The goal of this “Foundation of the German Industry for the Utilization of and Research into Wind Energy at Sea”, which is being sponsored by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) with five million euros, is to purchase the rights to an offshore wind farm which has already been approved. An innovative test field is to be set up there. This would create ideal conditions for testing and advancing the technology of future wind turbines belonging to the five-megawatt class. In addition, the accompanying ecological research will be intensified under real-world conditions. The favoured area for this test field is in the direct neighbourhood – only about 400 metres away – of the research platform FINO 1, which is located almost 45 kilometres north of Borkum Island. GL Wind coordinated the construction, erection and commissioning of FINO 1 on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), and has been entrusted with the operation of the platform since its erection in 2003 (initially until 2009).
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| 2005-09-20 |
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20 Million GT in Germanischer Lloyd’s orderbook - Greek ship owners meet with Executive Board at the Society’s Hellas Committee Meeting |
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Fuelled by the order boom in international shipping, the orderbook of Germanischer Lloyd has grown to more than 1000 vessels with 20 million GT coming into service until 2009. The tonnage in service classified by Germanischer Lloyd has developed to more than 50 million gross tonnage. This is a milestone in the history of the classification society, which attends to the safety of over 5,730 vessels worldwide. “We appreciate the fact that our sophisticated engineering services, high quality standards and innovative technology find acceptance worldwide,” said Dr. Hermann J. Klein, Member of the Executive Board of Germanischer Lloyd. “Over the past eight years, we have been able to double the fleet in class.” |
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| 2005-09-20 |
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Minoan Lines certified by ISO 14001 - Germanischer Lloyd Certification (GLC) concluded auditing process |
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Germanischer Lloyd Certification (GLC) successfully carried out a combined audit of the quality standard ISO 9001 and, for the first time, of the environmental standard ISO 14001:2004 at Minoan Shipping Lines. With the implementation of an environmental management system according to ISO 14001 Minoan Lines demonstrates its social responsibility and its determination to the continuous improvement regarding environmental protection. Minoan Lines is the first Greek shipping line which implemented the strong requirements of the international acknowledged quality standards for the company and its fleet. |
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| 2005-09-14 |
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GL Wind Certifies the First Privately Operated Offshore Measurement Mast |
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The first wind turbines off the German coast are scheduled to go online over the next few years. A special role will be played by the Amrumbank West site: about 35 km west of Amrum Island, the company Amrumbank West GmbH plans to erect 80 wind turbines. In addition, the firm “WINKRA Offshore Nordsee Planungs- und Betriebsgesellschaft” is also preparing a project with 80 units some three kilometres farther south. WINKRA is a subsidiary of Essent, a Netherlands utility, while E.ON Energy Projects GmbH holds a major interest in Amrumbank West GmbH. |
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| 2005-09-09 |
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German Naval Ships: Exchange of News and Views at Germanischer Lloyd |
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More than 50 representatives from shipyards, the German Navy and the Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB) met at Germanischer Lloyd to exchange news and views on the naval ships in service in Germany. Discussion focused on the experience gained in the operation of combat support ships with installations designed in accordance with the civilian standards embodied by the classification rules of Germanischer Lloyd. The general aim is to achieve a continuous improvement process in the cooperative application of the standards, especially for the optimization of future ship newbuildings.
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| 2005-09-05 |
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Certification of Hamburg Chamber of Commerce |
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Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC) has certified the Vocational Training division of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce according to the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 standard. Rainer Schöndube, Member of the Executive Board at Germanischer Lloyd, presented the certificate in the offices of the Chamber of Commerce. The operational processes of the Vocational Training division meet the high demands of the ISO standard. |
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| 2005-09-01 |
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Comprehensive edition of rules for ventilation systems on board published |
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Ventilation systems on board of ships are covered by new construction rules which will come into force on September 1st. The construction rules contain technical requirements for different ship types and ventilation systems. The comprehensive set of rules compiled in a single document applies to all new-buildings to be classed for unrestricted service. |
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| 2005-09-01 |
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Germanischer Lloyd keeps uninterrupted service in the US-gulf coast region |
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Germanischer Lloyd Houston has been established as alternative office in the wake of the devastating hurricane Katrina. The New Orleans office is closed until further notice. |
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| 2005-09-01 |
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Management of GL Wind Extended |
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With effect from September, Dipl.-Ing. Bodo Helm has been appointed as an additional member of management at Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH. Together with Christian Nath, he will continue the worldwide expansion of GL Wind. |
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| 2005-09-01 |
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New Record in Ship Classification - Germanischer Lloyd Counts 50 Million GT in Class |
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Fuelled by the order boom in international shipping, the tonnage classified by Germanischer Lloyd has grown to more than 50 million gross tonnage (GT). This is a milestone in the history of the classification society, which attends to the safety of over 5,730 vessels worldwide. “We are deeply grateful to our customers at home and abroad for this growth,” said Executive Board Member Rainer Schöndube. “Over the past eight years, we have been able to double the fleet in class.” |
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| 2005-08-17 |
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Demand for the Certification of Condition Monitoring Systems: Insurance Companies Value the GL Wind Guideline |
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Since publication of its “Guideline for the Certification of Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS) for Wind Turbines” in the year 2003, Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH (GL Wind) has certified eight CMSs and two monitoring bodies. Unrestricted functional readiness of the monitoring systems used for wind turbines is a major prerequisite for their profitability. Not only is the reliable monitoring of all system components able to reduce the costs of operating such an installation, it is also rewarded by numerous insurance companies with lower premiums. |
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| 2005-08-10 |
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New Procedures in Plan Approval Process |
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At the maritime exhibition Baltexpo, Germanischer Lloyd will be presenting its entire spectrum of maritime services at Stand 3.69 in Hall 1. |
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| 2005-08-03 |
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A Date Worth Noting: 2nd Seminar on the Project Certification of Wind Turbines, 18–19 October 2005 in Hamburg |
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In view of the favourable prospects of wind energy, the need for well-founded information on the profitability of wind farms is growing. To a decisive degree, the profitability depends on the wind volume at the chosen site and the plant dimensions, which together must ensure a maximum level of operating economy, safety and availability. |
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| 2005-08-02 |
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GL Wind: Accreditation for the Certification of Grid Connection Compatibility |
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Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH (GL Wind) is now certifying the grid connection compatibility of wind turbines according to different grid codes. The corresponding accreditation has been granted by the German Accreditation System for Testing (DAP), member of the German Accreditation Council (DAR). |
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| 2005-08-01 |
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Expansion in Spain - Germanischer Lloyd opens new Barcelona office |
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For an increasing number of exclusive surveyors, Germanischer Lloyd has extended its office in Barcelona. The new office in the “Mas Blau” business park will accommodate six surveyors and is located close to the international airport , as well as close to the commercial port and its new future extension of container terminals. |
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| 2005-07-27 |
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New Port State Control Statistics: Top Position for Germanischer Lloyd |
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Once again, Germanischer Lloyd has taken first place in the current evaluation of all statutory inspections of ships during the past year within the scope of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Port State Control).
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| 2005-07-22 |
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Port of Rostock receives ISO Certification |
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Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH has certified the Development Corporation for the Port of Rostock, Hafen-Entwicklungsgesellschaft Rostock, according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and handed over the certificate at an award ceremony in Rostock today. Certification proves that the port operating company uses operational procedures which satisfy the high quality standards laid down by ISO, including operation and extension of port infrastructure, letting and leasing of real estate and buildings, (further) development of the port and its services as well as location marketing. The DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 standard is one of the most modern quality management standards in the world. |
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| 2005-07-22 |
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Germanischer Lloyd to Present its New Classification Service for Naval Vessels, Including Submarines |
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Germanischer Lloyd will present its new guidelines for the construction of naval ships at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) conference and exhibition in London on September 13-16, 2005. |
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| 2005-07-21 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Assumes Chairmanship of Naval Ship Classification Association |
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The Naval Ship Classification Association (NSCA) has elected Lorenz Petersen, Head of Department Naval Projects of Germanischer Lloyd, at their annual meeting in London as new chairman. NSCA is the counterpart to the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) for navies. Its objectives are the promotion of standards for safety at sea for naval vessels and the communication between class societies to NATO. The group was founded to intensify cooperation on naval issues between classification societes. The development of a Naval SOLAS regulation, that will establish a set of safety rules for naval vessels that is equivalent to the civilian safety standard, is the focus of NSCA’s work for the coming months. A draft Naval SOLAS Code is expected to be presented to NATO in spring 2006. |
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| 2005-07-13 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Revises its Construction Rules - Update of the GL Rules I – Ship Technology, Part 1 – Seagoing Ships, Chapter 1 – Hull Structures |
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The Construction Rules for the hull structures of seagoing ships have been revised by Germanischer Lloyd and adapted to meet the changing international requirements. The new construction rules for shipyards apply with immediate effect to all newbuildings contracted after publication of the revised edition. |
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| 2005-06-27 |
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Second Cool Chain Conference Examines RFID technology, CCQI quality certification and training requirements |
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, the cool chain certification "CCQI" and training requirements for the perishables industry were key issues at the Annual General Meeting of the Cool Chain Association in Gainesville, Florida. More than 60 representatives from 30 companies involved in transport, handling and storage of temperature sensitive products or so-called perishables such as Airlines, Equipment Suppliers and Transport industry met at the two day conference hosted by the University of Florida Center for Food Distribution and Retailing (CFDR). |
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| 2005-06-22 |
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Response Plan Requirements for Vessels in US Waters: Germanischer Lloyd Introduces 24-Hour File Access Service |
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Germanischer Lloyd has introduced a File Access Service (FAS), offering permanent storage of specified ship drawings according to USCG requirements for immediate access around the clock. The FAS serves as a valuable tool in fulfilling USCG requirements applying soon with regard to the “nontank vessel response plan” (“NTVRP”). In case of an emergency, the relevant ship drawings will be available immediately via a hotline system. Compliance with this USCG requirement is documented with a certificate. All ships enrolled in Germanischer Lloyd’s Emergency Response Service (ERS) already exceed compliance with this new regulation. |
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| 2005-06-21 |
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Presentation of New Service by Germanischer Lloyd: Classification of Military Submarines |
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At the Undersea Technology Exhibition (UDT) from 21 to 23 June in Amsterdam, Germanischer Lloyd will be presenting its spectrum of technical services for the classification of military submarines. |
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| 2005-06-16 |
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Hellenic Technical Committee: Guidelines for Corrosion Protection and PSC implications discussed |
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At the biannual meeting of Germanischer Lloyd’s Hellenic Technical Committee top technical managers of major Greek shipping companies discussed latest developments of safety issues and classification topics. |
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| 2005-06-10 |
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Risk Mitigation through Life Cycle Service |
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This year’s “Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition” (OGA) from 13 to 16 June in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will be given a special ambience: for the first time, the trade fair will be taking place in the city’s new Convention Center. In this way, the OGA is establishing itself as the lead exhibition for the audience of Asian and international experts. |
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| 2005-06-09 |
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Plan Approval: Paperless Process Well under Way |
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Shipyards, engine manufacturers and equipment suppliers are increasingly making use of the new possibility for exchanging technical drawings and documents with Germanischer Lloyd in paperless form. |
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| 2005-06-08 |
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Emergency Response Service: Damage Control for Accidents at Sea |
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Damage control for accidents at sea is always a race against the clock. The Emergency Response Service (ERS) of Germanischer Lloyd offers shipping companies and owners immediate help in the event of an accident. Thanks to the rapid availability of an expert assessment for the damage stability and the residual strength of the stricken ship, the salvage risks can be evaluated with great precision. The team of ERS experts at Germanischer Lloyd is on call via emergency numbers right around the clock, 365 days a year. |
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| 2005-06-07 |
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Innovative Shipboard Routing Assistance Now Proven |
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At the Nor-Shipping, Scandinavia’s leading shipping fair, Germanischer Lloyd will be presenting its proven Shipboard Routing Assistance (SRA). Originally, the system had been developed to give the officers of container ships an early warning of heavy weather with dangerously high waves. Through the systematic evaluation of waves, winds and currents, SRA is able to calculate their effects on the vessel and to simulate adequate countermeasures on board. As a result, it is possible to avoid the potential risks for the crew, ship and cargo posed by the dreaded parametric rolling. In addition, the shipmaster can use seaway data from weather forecasts for active route planning. |
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| 2005-05-31 |
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4th Offshore Wind Energy Conference by Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH and www.Windmesse.de on 14 and 15 June in Hamburg |
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The great potential of wind power, as yet largely unexploited, is generating repeated debate in energy circles: only recently, researchers at Stanford University in California examined the worldwide wind potentials and compiled a global wind map. The conclusion of the American study is a strong argument in favour of stronger utilization of this form of renewable energy. Wind energy can be harvested more economically than was previously thought; a more effective yield could even satisfy the entire world demand for electrical power. |
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| 2005-05-18 |
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Order Boom in Ship Newbuildings - Growth in Sales Revenues for Germanischer Lloyd |
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Against the background of booming world trade and strong ship newbuilding activities, Germanischer Lloyd has continued along its course of growth. Sales revenues increased in the year 2004 by 22.7% to 268.5 million. |
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| 2005-05-13 |
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Germanischer Lloyd opens new Istanbul office to accommodate growth in activities in Turkey |
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Germanischer Lloyd opened a new, larger office in Istanbul today to accommodate an expansion in the classification society’s activities in Turkey, including an increasing number of exclusive surveyors. The opening of the new office was attended by special guests, including Mr Ismet Yilmaz, the Maritime Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport and Mr. Hasan Naiboglu, District Manager Istanbul. |
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| 2005-05-13 |
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Naval Arsenal Receives Quality Certificate from Germanischer Lloyd |
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Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC), Hamburg, has certified the German Naval Arsenal (MArs) according to the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 standard. The certificates were recently handed over in Wilhelmshaven to the civilian agency representing the Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB). Christian Brix, Director of the Naval Arsenal, was pleased with the result. “We have now demonstrated that our working procedures meet the same high quality requirements as those of our partners in the industry,” he said. “In the case of repairs, we act as both a partner and a customer for the industry. Not only do we coordinate the services provided by the industry, we also carry out repairs ourselves. Here it is necessary that the quality standard of all participating partners is the same.“ |
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| 2005-05-12 |
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Jan de Rijk Logistics received CCQI Certification |
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Germanischer Lloyd Certification has given their certification diploma for the new Industry Standard ‘CCQI – Cool Chain Quality Indicators’ to Jan de Rijk Logistics. |
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| 2005-05-12 |
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Certification of Wind Turbines: GL Wind is Registered Body in Denmark |
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Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH (GL Wind) has been re-approved as Registered Body in Denmark for type and project certification of wind turbines. The registration in Denmark, one of the top countries in wind energy technology, confirms the position of GL Wind as the internationally leading wind turbine certification body for all wind energy appliances. |
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| 2005-05-02 |
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Life-Cycle Service and Integrated Risk Mitigation - Germanischer Lloyd Oil and Gas GmbH (GLO), Hamburg, at the OTC 2005 in Houston |
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The concept of a universal Life-Cycle Service for offshore and onshore installations will be in the spotlight for GLO at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). GLO promotes an integrated concept of risk assessment and effective risk minimization which covers all elements of the planning, design, production and construction as well as the ultimate operation of offshore and onshore facilities.
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| 2005-04-29 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Scandinavia Now with Rainer Gutzmer at the Helm - Ulrich Wohlfeil Goes into Retirement |
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Ulrich Wohlfeil, longstanding Area Manager for Scandinavia at Germanischer Lloyd, will be going into well-earned retirement on 30 April. He will be succeeded by Dipl.-Ing. Rainer Gutzmer.
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| 2005-04-27 |
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New Requirements for Operating Ships in Ice: Germanischer Lloyd Offers New Services in Ice Class Classification |
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Navigating ships in ice pose a number of unique risks: increased loads, low ambient temperatures, reduced effectiveness of components but also extended darkness and poor weather conditions. Facing these risks, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic Ice-Covered Waters. On behalf of the German Ministry of Transport, the DE drafting group of the MSC Sub-Committee was chaired by Germanischer Lloyd. In response to the ensuing need for the technical requirements of ships operating in ice covered waters, IACS established a working group to develop the Unified Requirements for Polar Ships, covering both structural and machinery components. IACS Unified requirements UR I1 (Polar Class Descriptions and Application) and UR I2 (Structural Requirements for Polar Class Ships) are under final review and about to be released, UR I3 (Machinery requirements for Polar Class Ships) are still under development. This IACS working group was also chaired by Germanischer Lloyd. At the „Arctic Shipping“ conference in Helsinki Germanischer Lloyd ice class expert Richard Hayward will be presenting the results of recent international efforts to harmonise ice class rules, as well as chairing the second conference day. |
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| 2005-04-25 |
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GL Oil and Gas (GLO) at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston |
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Germanischer Lloyd Oil and Gas GmbH (GLO) will again participate in the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), taking place this year from 2 to 5 May in Houston, Texas, with its own presentation. At the German Joint Pavilion 52/54, the company will showcase its complete performance spectrum to an audience of international specialists. |
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| 2005-04-18 |
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Presentation of New Bulk Carrier Database: Germanischer Lloyd Informs about Technical Design Requirements |
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Shipping companies and owners of bulk carriers can now use a new database developed by Germanischer Lloyd to obtain comprehensive information about all requirements relating to the structural and equipment aspects in relation to the cargoes to be conveyed in each case. The new cargo compliance tool “PROTOS” (Provisions for Transportation of Solid Bulk Cargoes) was presented at the first Bulker Forum, which was attended by over 40 shipowners and business partners. |
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| 2005-04-11 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Establishes Tanker & Bulker Expert Team in Piraeus |
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A newly established team of Germanischer Lloyd tanker and bulker experts supports the Greek Marine Industry. Based in the Piraeus office, highly qualified marine engineers and naval architects provide a wide variety of engineering services including specialized tanker and bulk carrier surveys. With the introduction of a tanker and bulker expert team, Germanischer Lloyd adapts its client service to the needs of the market: Tanker expertise is now provided in the native language to the Greek market. |
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| 2005-04-11 |
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Germanischer Lloyd a Reliable Partner in Ice Class Classification |
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Navigating ships in ice pose a number of unique risks. The most obvious threats come from the increased loads on the ship through ice contact. These are applied not only to the hull of the ship, but also to the propulsion system and appendages such as the rudder. Additionally, low ambient temperatures reduce the ductility of the ship materials. Together with the ice, cold temperatures also reduce the effectiveness of many components critical to ship operations ranging from machinery on the deck to sea suctions below the waterline. |
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| 2005-04-11 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Develops New Class Notation for Corrosion Protection in Cargo Oil Tanks |
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Corrosion is one of the decisive factors influencing service life and profitability of ships, above all for tankers. Damages to the outer skin, the tanks and especially the cargo tanks can lead to huge financial losses, for example through costly repairs, lengthy downtime or cargo restrictions. A lot of money is at stake when it comes to chemical and oil products: The coatings have to protect the tanks from corrosion by the cargo, and must also prevent contamination of the cargo. Partial coating of cargo tanks became a standard requirement for oil tanker newbuildings. Ship owners therefore have a high interest in class support in corrosion protection systems. |
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| 2005-04-06 |
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New IMO Regulations at a Glance: Germanischer Lloyd Publishes New Edition of the IMO Pilot |
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The new ”IMO Pilot 2005” with an overview on the current legislation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is now available as the 5th edition for all customers of Germanischer Lloyd. All amendments to the regulatory framework of the IMO, as decided at the 79th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 79) and the 52nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 52), have been considered in this issue. |
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| 2005-04-04 |
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GL Wind Inspects Turbines for Full Insurance Cover |
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When wind turbines are damaged, their operators suffer great expense as a rule. With a view to preventing damage, Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH (GL Wind), the market leader in the product certification of wind turbines, recommends regular condition inspections of the installations. Excessive material loading is frequently caused at wind turbines by vibration. With the aid of vibration measurements, weak points at the gearbox, generator and/or main bearing can be localized during an inspection of the plant. Vibration measurements are prescribed by the insurance companies. With the ”condition-based inspection”, measurements of the vibration form a prerequisite for unrestricted insurance cover of wind turbines. |
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| 2005-03-07 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Forms Technical Committee for Naval Ships |
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The inauguration of a Technical Committee for Naval Ships in Melbourne met the support of a large number of high-ranking navy representatives from Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia. The committee will meet regularly once a year to discuss topical matters concerning rules and regulations for naval vessels. The Australian port city was chosen for the inauguration because frigates of the ANZAC class are being built to new construction rules of Germanischer Lloyd at the shipyard TENIX Pty. Ltd. in Williamstown. |
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| 2005-03-18 |
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Billund the First Airport with the CCQI Mark of Quality |
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The Danish airport of Billund is the first certified to handle perishables and temperature-sensitive products with the quality label “Cool Chain Quality Indicators (CCQI)”. At the Berlin trade fair “Fruit Logistica”, the airport was presented with the certificate by Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH (GLC). Billund Airport is Denmark’s second-largest airport and a major distribution centre for perishable goods. |
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| 2005-03-18 |
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Cool Chain Logistics on Board - “CCQI” Now also for International Sea Transport |
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The “Cool Chain Quality Indicators (CCQI)” - the industry standard for perishable cargo logistics - have been tailored to the requirements of sea transport. The industry standard now includes chapters for Reefer Container Business, Conventional Reefer Business and sea port terminals. |
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| 2005-03-17 |
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GL Academy Informs about Marpol Annex VI |
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The implementation of the Annex VI of MAPROL on the prevention of air pollution from Ships was in the focus of a seminar by GL Academy. Over 35 representatives of shipping companies attended the event, which was held at the Metropolitan Hotel in Athens. |
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| 2005-03-16 |
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Safety and Comfort for Passenger Ships with Germanischer Lloyd |
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The passenger vessel industry is growing in both numbers and capacity of vessels. Future traffic expansion requires a detailed look not only at environmental concerns but also at passenger safety risks. This is due not only to increased numbers of passengers on board big vessels but as well to congestion on waterways owing to larger numbers of vessels. Germanischer Lloyd’s services provide shipowners and shipyards both with solution to design, building and operation challenges. Special focus is put to novel layout arrangements, minimization of noise and vibration, lightweight and fatigue-resistant structures and passenger safety. Currently Germanischer Lloyd services 233 passenger vessels. Recent newbuilding contracts include two “sphinx” cruise ships for more than 2,000 passengers ordered by AIDA cruises at Meyer shipyard in Germany.
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| 2005-03-16 |
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Near emissions free operation on board - Germanischer Lloyd engages in fuel cell technology research |
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Cruise ships tend to operate in sensitive ecological areas. High environmental standards have to be met. Emissions are restricted by international as well as national and even local regulations.
The alternative power supply to diesel engines is the fuel cell technology. It promises a substantial reduction of air pollution. Compared to diesel engines the efficiency of energy production is higher. To explore the advantages of this new technology with regards to cost efficiency, compliance with stricter environmental standards and technical safety for the maritime industry worldwide, Germanischer Lloyd engages in the research and development of fuel cell technology.
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| 2005-03-14 |
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Risk Assessment for Challenging Energy Projects |
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The dynamic assessment of offshore and onshore installations is one of the most exciting challenges in project development. The technical, economic and statutory requirements for the oil and gas industry call for integrated service concepts regarding the planning, construction and support of production facilities, both on land and in the water. At the international trade fair Gastech in Bilbao, Germanischer Lloyd Oil and Gas GmbH (GLO) will be showcasing its entire performance spectrum.
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| 2005-03-22 |
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Naval Ship Safety and Classification – NATO Conference at Germanischer Lloyd |
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How the ”Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)” Convention can be implemented for naval vessels was examined on 15 and 16 March by more than 20 representatives of NATO and the Naval Ship Classification Association (NSCA) at the headquarters of Germanischer Lloyd in Hamburg. Faced with sinking defence budgets, a lack of specialized personnel and the challenge of meeting international safety requirements, the military procurement agencies, both domestic and foreign, are increasingly looking for alternatives. Here they are orienting themselves towards the existing naval vessel standards of the classification societies. Safety regulations such as the SOLAS Convention are also to be applied to naval ships. In cooperation with the classification societies, NATO will be developing a naval interpretation of SOLAS. |
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| 2005-03-04 |
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GL Container Forum: How Big will the New Container Ships Get? |
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Just how big will the container ships of the next generation get? What structural challenges must be surmounted to meet the constraints of operating economy? Where are the production-specific limits in the manufacture of propellers and engines for even larger container ships? And what expectations do the port terminals have of the transport system “Ship”? |
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| 2005-03-02 |
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Offshore Wind Energy Experts Meet in Hamburg |
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On 14 and 15 June 2005, the 4th Offshore Wind Energy Conference will take place concurrently with the 3rd www.Windmesse.de-Symposium in Hamburg for the first time. From now on, the two events will be convened together.
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| 2005-02-16 |
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Update of Classification Rules |
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- New Class Notations on Vapor Emission Control and Dangerous Solid Bulk Cargoes
- Revised Coating Guidelines
With the revision of its Rules “Part 0 – Classification and Surveys”, Germanischer Lloyd introduced the new Class Notations VEC (vapour emission control) for tankers and DBC for ships carrying dangerous solid cargoes in bulk. The revision also integrated a number of IACS resolutions as well as SOLAS regulations. The “GL Guidelines for Corrosion Protection and Coating Systems” have been revised as well. |
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| 2005-02-15 |
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Risk-Based Ship Design – A New Approach to Safety
Start of EU Research Project “SAFEDOR” |
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- 12 million EUR sponsorship by the EU
- More than 50 partners from the European maritime industry
- Project management by Germanischer Lloyd
A kick-off meeting at the headquarters of Germanischer Lloyd today marks the beginning of the research project SAFEDOR on risk-based ship design and approval. The research project is funded with 12 million Euro provided by the European Union. A total of 53 project partners from all sectors of the maritime industry in Europe are participating in the project.
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| 2005-02-14 |
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Sportboats Become Cleaner and Quieter |
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The exhaust and noise emissions of sportboats are to be reduced from the year 2006. After this date, both domestic and foreign manufacturers will only be permitted to sell sportboats in the countries of the European Union if their products have been certified and bear the CE mark in accordance with 2003/44/EC. |
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| 2005-02-02 |
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Information Seminars on the Standard for Cool Chain Logistics |
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In two seminars, Germanischer Lloyd will be presenting the concept of a quality standard for refrigeration logistics, entitled “Cool Chain Quality Indicators (CCQI)”, together with its practical implementation in a company. The “Cool Chain Quality Indicator” Standard evaluates companies that are engaged in the transport, handling and storage of temperature-controlled goods. |
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| 2005-02-01 |
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GL Accelerates Plan Approval for Ship Newbuildings |
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With the new Internet platform “global exchange”, or “globe” for short, a new era has dawned: the paperless exchange of shipbuilding plans and design drawings between Germanischer Lloyd and the yards, engine manufacturers and suppliers. For a typical newbuilding, as many as 1,500 design drawings are examined by Germanischer Lloyd.
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| 2005-01-27 |
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Exhibition Dates: GL Classifies Naval Ships |
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In the course of the year, Germanischer Lloyd (GL) will be presenting its guidelines for the construction of naval ships at the following exhibitions:
12 – 17 February, Abu Dhabi
International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX)
Stand 9205, Hall 9
19 – 21 April, Singapore
Naval Surface Ships
17 – 20 May, Singapore
International Maritime Defence (Imdex Asia)
21 – 23 June, Amsterdam
Underwater Defence Technology (UDT)
13 - 16 September, London
Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEI) |
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| 2005-01-13 |
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Project Certification of Wind Turbines, 10 & 11 February 2005, Hamburg |
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The seminar “Project Certification of Wind Farms” sheds light on the scope of project certifications for wind turbines, onshore and offshore. This event will be held in English by Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH (GL Wind) and Windtest Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog GmbH on 10 and 11 February in the company headquarters of Germanischer Lloyd in Hamburg. |
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| 2005-01-12 |
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GL Academy: Seminar Schedule for 1st Half of 2005 |
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The overall programme of the GL Academy has been expanded thematically by 16 seminars for 2005. The programme now comprises a total of 37 different courses for advanced training and further education that are tailored by the training facility of Germanischer Lloyd to meet the changing needs and demands of its clients worldwide. The focus of the seminars, some of which last several days, is on current topics of technical interest, reliability and international regulations, such as new international regulations on ship safety and environmental protection (ISPS, PSC, Ballast Water Management etc.). |
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| 2005-01-05 |
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New Name for GLO: Germanischer Lloyd Oil and Gas GmbH |
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The strategic reorientation of this subsidiary of the Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services holding has been documented with a new company name. From now on, the company, with 400 employees and headquartered in Hamburg, will be known as “Germanischer Lloyd Oil and Gas GmbH (GLO)”. In future, GLO will be concentrating on the requirements of the global oil and gas business. |
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| 2005-01-03 |
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Flood Disaster in South Asia: GL Makes a Donation |
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A large number of relief organizations have been working in South Asia to help the people affected by the flood disaster. Above all, these organizations need financial support in order to supply the stricken population with medicine, food, water and shelter. |
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