| 2007-12-21 |
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Continuous Support for ANZAC Class Frigates |
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The Australian Department of Defence and classification society Germanischer Lloyd have renewed their cooperation: Both parties signed a contract for the maintenance of class of eight frigates for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The ANZAC vessels were brought under GL class in 2002 for an initial period of six years. During this time GL provided the Navy with assurance of ship safety and their systems. This was a world first achievement whereby naval combatant ships were granted full class and provided with statutory certificates. |
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| 2007-12-19 |
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„Good Connection“ - New Edition of GL's Customer Magazine "nonstop" Out Now |
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The current issue of “nonstop“ magazine focuses on the oil and gas industry. It offers a wide spectrum of reports on topics such as the research station “Neumayer III” in the Arctic, pipeline experts in North America and Mexico or the energy sector in Thailand. In addition, the service offers of Advantica and PV Inspection are presented. |
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| 2007-12-18 |
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Latest edition of "pipe lines" now available |
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The latest edition of pipe lines, GL's oil & gas newsletter, introduces two new members of the Germanischer Lloyd Group: British engineering consultancy Advantica and Canadian PV Inspection, one of the world’s leading third-party inspection services companies. “We intend to establish ourselves as a truly global player and all-round provider for the entire lifecycle of oil and gas installations worldwide,” comments Lutz Wittenberg, Managing Director Industrial Services. Further topics: quality assurance in the Antarctic, the development of the oil and gas industry in Thailand as well as a portrait on Mexican maritime service provider Naviera Armamex.
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| 2007-12-18 |
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Germanischer Lloyd First Foreign Classification Society to Receive Russian Flag Authorization |
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The Russian Maritime Authority has authorized classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to perform statutory duties on ships with Russian flag. Germanischer Lloyd is the very first foreign society to be granted this right. Russian shipowners can now choose GL as their recognized organization, and thus profit from the society’s longtime expertise in the maritime industry. The authorization includes surveys, plan approval and issuance of certificates for international conventions such as SOLAS, Load Line, Colreg, Tonnage as well as MARPOL Annex I, II and IV. Parallel to the authorization of Germanischer Lloyd for the Russian flag, the German flag administration Seeberufsgenossenschaft (See-BG) has approved the Russian Maritime Register. The Russian society is now authorized to carry out surveys on German-flagged ships.
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| 2007-12-12 |
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Bangladesh shipbuilding boom – Ananda Shipyard and GL sign contract |
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Located at the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh is traditionally a maritime country. More than 90 per cent of trading is handled through the country’s main ports Chittagong and Mongla. Apart from a flourishing ship scrapping sector, Bangladeshi yards are getting more and more involved in the shipbuilding business. Ananda shipyard, the largest shipbuilding and ship repairing yard in Bangladesh, only recently signed a contract for twelve 5500 dwt multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) ordered by a German ship owner. All ships will be classed by Germanischer Lloyd. |
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| 2007-12-07 |
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GL opens new office in Vladivostok |
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Pushed by strong shipping investments and a world-wide shortage in yard capacity, Russia’s shipping industry is back in business. Accordingly, the demand for classificatory services increases. With its new site-office in Vladivostok classification society Germanischer Lloyd systematically expands its surveyor network. |
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| 2007-12-06 |
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GL and CD-adapco: CFD cooperation |
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CD-adapco, a global enterprise offering computationally-based engineering solutions, and the classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) will cooperate even closer in future. The two companies signed an agreement whereby they will work together in the sector of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for marine applications. The future collaboration will comprise of mutual publications, development, validation as well as workshops. |
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| 2007-12-05 |
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GL Certifies Coating Inspectors |
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Stricter rules for protective coatings of ballast water tanks: In order to prevent corrosion and thus enhance ship safety, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on the „Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Ballast Water Tanks“ (PSPC/BWT). According to this standard, coating certifications and its documentation may only be carried out by trained staff. At a GL Academy seminar, Germanischer Lloyd has now certified the first coating inspectors according to the new standard. |
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| 2007-12-03 |
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GL Exchange Forum: "Under discussion: FE-Modelling" |
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Approaches for global FE modelling in the shipbuilding industry, experiences in the application of analyses and the implementation of CAD data were under discussion at a GL Exchange Forum “Finite Element Modelling of Ships”. More than 60 international experts from European yards and engineering companies attended the forum held in the headquarters of Germanischer Lloyd (GL) in Hamburg, Germany.
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| 2007-11-30 |
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Chinese Customer for GL’s ERS |
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Emergency scenarios at sea are often hazardous –for the seamen involved and the environment. Germanischer Lloyd’s Emergency Response Service (ERS) helps shipowners to handle possible sea damages efficiently. The support system for ships in trouble is already being used by almost 700 vessels, another 300 are presently on order. With China Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd. the first Chinese customer has now commissioned five newbuildings to join ERS. |
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| 2007-11-29 |
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New Services for Thai Oil and Gas Development |
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Responding to the rising demand especially in the oil and gas sector as well as the systems certification market, Germanischer Lloyd has founded a new subsidiary: Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services Thailand Ltd will be active in the country’s upstream, midstream (LNG and gasification), transmission, distribution and utilisation market. The services on offer include design certification of technical plants, third party inspections (TPI), risk-based inspections (RBI), asset integrity management (AIM), risk studies and certification of management systems. The office opening was celebrated today with a blessing ceremony performed by monks at the new premises in Bangkok. |
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| 2007-11-28 |
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Germanischer Lloyd and Harbin Engineering University Sign Cooperation Agreement |
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An intensive collaboration on engineering training, including acoustics and fluid dynamics, was agreed between classification society Germanischer Lloyd and China’s premier Harbin Engineering University. The cooperation agreement was signed in a formal ceremony at MARINTEC exhibition today. “As an innovation driven classification society, we are very honored to support a renowned institution such as the Harbin Engineering University”, said Dr. Hermann J. Klein, Member of the Executive Board of Germanischer Lloyd. |
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| 2007-11-28 |
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CHINLAS: German-Chinese Cooperation on Laser Technology Successfully Completed |
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With a formal ceremony at Shanghai Jiao Tong University the German-Chinese research project CHINLAS was successfully concluded today. The development and the application of laser technology in the Chinese heavy industry and research on stainless steel and aluminum was the goal of the three year project with 14 academic and industry partners from China and Germany. |
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| 2007-11-28 |
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Ship Design Review at an Early Stage: GL Launches “Noise Review” |
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Noise is a critical factor on all merchant vessels. When basic shortcomings go undetected during the design stage, it is very costly or impossible to correct them later. Germanischer Lloyd recommends and now offers a compact package of noise analyses, “GL Noise Review”, at the initial stage of ship design. Through the results any deviation from existing rules such as IMO noise level requirements or owner decisions can be detected and compliance ensured. |
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| 2007-11-28 |
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Coating: Maintenance and Inspection are the Keys |
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About 5,000 ships of all types are on order or presently being built in Chinese shipyards. Soon many ships will fall under the new “Performance Standard for Protective Coatings“ (PSPC) agreed on by the IMO. In order to help shipyards, paint manufacturers and application companies prepare for the new standard and thus prevent corrosion and enhance ship safety classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) offers training, software programs and certification.
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| 2007-11-26 |
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Romanian Maritime Industry Gathers for Germanischer Lloyd’s 140th Anniversary |
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With representatives of the shipowners, shipyards, supply industry and administrations of the Romanian maritime arena Germanischer Lloyd celebrated its 140th anniversary. At the same time, the event marked the farewell of Gheorghe Grigorov, Executive Director of GL Romania, who retires after almost 30 years of service. |
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| 2007-11-20 |
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Environmental Protection Put into Practice: GL Launches CO2-Index |
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Germanischer Lloyd demonstrates the availability and functionality of a CO2-index for shipping: The classification society has launched a prototype CO2-index, based on MEPC/Circ.471, which is available for all GL classed ships within “fleet online”. On the basis of installed power, consumed fuel and transported cargo, CO2 emissions can be determined. Computed index values can be compared to other ships’ indices and eventually be used to minimise emissions from transport. |
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| 2007-11-19 |
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No Longer Wishful Thinking: Largest Offshore Wind Farm in the UK |
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341 wind turbines producing 1,000 MW will be installed in an area of 245 km2 in the London Array within the next four years. Germanischer Lloyd has been commissioned to assess all relevant site conditions including bathymetry, wind, waves and ice data, tide, scour and marine growth for the first 175 turbine locations as well as the assessment of the extend and the results of the soil investigations.
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| 2007-11-09 |
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Germanischer Lloyd acquires PV Inspection and increases presence in North America |
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Germanischer Lloyd continues expanding its Industrial Services. From now on the Canadian PV Inspection Services Ltd. and the associated company PV Inspection Services Inc. (USA) are part of the Germanischer Lloyd Group. “With PV Inspection we can accelerate the extension of our surveying and certification activities on the North American oil and gas market,” explains Lutz Wittenberg, Managing Director Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services. During the last couple of weeks Gemanischer Lloyd has already acquired the oil and gas service provider Advantica based in Loughborough, Great Britain, and, also, agreed upon a partnership with Hélimax, a Canadian consulting firm for wind energy.
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| 2007-11-06 |
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Hull Lifecycle Program and Maritime Safety Package / Benelux and British Committees of GL discuss technical and political issues in Rotterdam |
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Maritime safety both on a technical as well as on a political level were the topics of discussion at the meeting of Germanischer Lloyd’s Benelux and British Committees. The classification society presented its latest services on offer such as the “Hull Lifecycle Program (HLP)” and “Transfer of Class (TOCA)” procedure. The group of shipowners, representatives from shipyards and the supply industry met in Rotterdam yesterday. For the third time the annual session was held jointly, thus highlighting the close interconnection and cooperation of the maritime industries of the UK and Benelux countries. Two new members were welcomed to the Benelux Committee: Bart Groot, Managing Director of Groot Ship Design, and Leen Warnaar, Technical Manager and Designated Person of Arklow Shipping Nederland B.V.
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| 2007-10-31 |
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International Experts Debate Supply Chain Security |
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For the first time international experts from the supply chain and logistic sector have teamed up to mitigate risk and maximise security of international supply chains. The “Supply Chain Risk Management Summit” takes place in Dubai from 28 to 31 October 2007. Different workshops and panel sessions deliver insight into general trends in supply chain risk management, the challenge of quality control as well as relevant industry standards. |
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| 2007-10-26 |
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"Oil Tanker Thesis Award”: Germanischer Lloyd Decorates Three Students with GL Award |
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Three graduate students from Busan National University and Korea Maritime University were decorated by Germanischer Lloyd with a “GL Award” for their outstanding academic work on tankers today. Mr. B. H. Lee from the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department of the graduate school of Busan National University received the first award for his thesis on “Numerical Simulation of Impact Loads Using Particle Method”. The second award was accepted by Mr. S. Y. Lee from the Department of Shipping Management from the Graduate school of Korea Maritime University. He wrote his thesis on “Port Development in relation to the Economies of Scale in Tanker and Container Shipping”. “A Study on Double Bottom Structural Criterion of Small Oil Tanker” was conducted by Mr. Y. H. Yun from the Division of Ocean System Engineering of the graduate school of Korea Maritime University, he was given the third award. |
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| 2007-10-25 |
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GL Comité Español Annual Meeting: Spotlight on Spanish Shipping |
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Spain’s shipyards are on top again. After demanding years, full orderbooks and deals with shipowners around the world prove their revival. Especially small, high value vessels like trawlers and chemical tankers are requested. Today, experts of the Spanish maritime industry met at Germanischer Lloyd’s annual Comité Español to debate the latest developments and issues in shipping. Items on the agenda were the most recent progress and challenges in reducing operational emissions from ships and the new online data base “GL Rules Pilot”. |
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| 2007-10-23 |
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Germanischer Lloyd at KORMARINE 2007 |
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At the Kormarine exhibition starting tomorrow in Busan, Korea, Germanischer Lloyd presents its approach to environmental issues and services for container, tanker and bulk carrier shipbuilding. Two experts will speak on navy topics and three students will be honoured with a “GL Award”.
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| 2007-10-19 |
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GL certifies language methodology of Indra |
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The efficient and qualified learning of languages becomes more and more important in a globalised world. Indra, a leading Spanish Information Technologies and Defense Systems company, is the first enterprise in Spain certified by Germanischer Lloyd for its language methodology. At the celebrations of the International Language Day in Indra´s headquarters, Jose Manuel García Martín, Managing Director Germanischer Lloyd Certification in Spain, handed over the CERTIFOR certificate to Francisco Martín, Indra Human Resources Director. |
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| 2007-10-18 |
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Germanischer Lloyd joins forces with Hélimax |
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The Canadian Hélimax Energy Inc. is the new partner of Germanischer Lloyd’s Industrial Services. Both companies joined forces to provide a holistic service offering for the wind energy industry around the world. Hélimax is based in Montréal, Canada and serves the wind energy industry with consulting and engineering services. The partnership of Canada’s market leader and Germanischer Lloyd constitutes one of the most powerful global providers within the wind energy sector. It includes an equity participation by Germanischer Lloyd.
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| 2007-10-15 |
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GL ready to certify Spanish Grid Code Compliance |
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High voltage transmission lines are vulnerable – grid failures are an ever-present threat. In Spain these low voltage events are called “huecos”. Wind turbines are able to withstand such a case. That is why the Spanish government has taken actions: From 1 January 2008, all Spanish wind farms will be required to support the transmission grid in case of failure according to the Spanish grid code P.O. 12.3. German Certification Body Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has now been accredited to certify Spanish wind farms according to P.O. 12.3. |
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| 2007-09-28 |
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GL First Class Exchange Forum: Ship Recycling - Do you know what’s inside your ship? |
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Ship recycling is a delicate subject: Working conditions at many shipbreaking yards around the world are rarely acceptable, environmental standards often low. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking actions: A new convention is currently being drafted to regulate the breaking up of old ships. How can shipowners and yards prepare for the new requirements? This was the key question discussed by representatives of the shipyards, owners, and supply industry at yesterday’s First Class Exchange Forum organized by Germanischer Lloyd.
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| 2007-09-28 |
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SMTU and GL - A strong alliance for Advanced Training |
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High scientific standards and practical relevance for a first class maritime education: The State Marine Technical University of St Petersburg (SMTU) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) are joining hands in close collaboration. Reason enough for more than 60 representatives from the maritime industry and educational institutions to celebrate in St Petersburg. |
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| 2007-09-27 |
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Changes in Germanischer Lloyd’s Executive Board: A ceremonious farewell for Rainer Schöndube |
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Rainer Schöndube, Member of the Executive Board at Germanischer Lloyd AG, will conclude his successful tenure at the classification society based in Hamburg on 30 September 2007. Over 200 guests came to his farewell at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hamburg. Among them were Senator Gunnar Uldall, the President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Prof. Rüdiger Wolfrum, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, Mark Geleyn. |
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| 2007-09-20 |
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Germanischer Lloyd opens Division Training Center in Shanghai |
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The new training center for the Germanischer Lloyd Division Asia/Pacific was opened in Shanghai. In the formal ceremony this week, Dr. Volkmar Wasmansdorff, Managing Director of Germanischer Lloyd Division Asia/Pacific, handed over a symbolic key to Lu Ming, who heads the training center. The Divisional Training Center in Shanghai covers the training needs for all Germanischer Lloyd employees in Greater China. The program encompasses all aspects of ship building classification requirements. |
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| 2007-09-19 |
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Germanischer Lloyd at Port Days Halifax 2007 |
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The forthcoming Port Days 2007 in Halifax will be sponsored by the Germany based classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL). GL has re-opened its office in Halifax in January 2007. Since then station manager Marcel LaRoche is conducting surveys on container vessels, multi-purpose vessels, ro-ro vessels, high speed crafts, tankers and research vessels visiting the port of Halifax. Apart from Halifax, Germanischer Lloyd Canada Ltd. is represented in Montreal and Vancouver. The spectrum of services includes newbuilding supervision, ship-in-service inspections, ISM, ISO and ISPS certification, quality management certification and approval of workshops and shipyards as well as training activities. |
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| 2007-09-17 |
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GL Rules Pilot: Individualised Information |
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Which rule affects my fleet? That is the central question for shipowners, managers and shipyards when it comes to international maritime regulations from IMO, ILO and IACS. The new “GL Rules Pilot” has the answers: The new online database gives individualised information, based on fleet structure and specific information needs. |
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| 2007-09-13 |
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Canadian Committee of Germanischer Lloyd Meets in Montreal |
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The “Hull Lifecycle Management Report” was introduced at the 13th annual meeting of the Canadian Committee of Germanischer Lloyd in Montreal. It is a tool to monitor the ship’s condition throughout its lifetime, according to Jens Schreiter, Head of Division Ships in Operation at Germanischer Lloyd. He presented the Hull Lifecycle Program (HLP) which generates a 3D-computer model of the ship’s hull to evaluate the longitudinal strength, fatigue and buckling. With the results of this calculation an in-depth survey of both the vessel’s hull and machinery is conducted. Thickness measurements as well as extensive tests of relevant machinery elements will be taken to support the survey. The results will be used to monitor the ship’s condition throughout the lifetime and help to immediately react on variations in the measurement results.
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| 2007-09-12 |
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Hellas Committee of Germanischer Lloyd Meets in Piraeus |
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Chairman Capt. Vassilis Constantakopoulos, senior owner of Costamare, welcomed the 30 committee members and opened the meeting at the Astir Resort Hotel in Piraeus. The representatives of the Greek shipowning community discussed not only current topics and question of international shipping, but also the overriding theme of environmental protection. Which contribution can shipping make in order to improve the environmental record and minimize climate change? |
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| 2007-09-11 |
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Continued Growth: More than 70 Mio GT |
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Over 6,300 vessels with 70 million gross tonnages (GT) are under the regular technical supervision of Germanischer Lloyd. The ship crossing the 70 million GT yardstick is the bulk carrier “John F” of Greek owner Fairsky Shipping and Trading. In only one year Germanischer Lloyd’s fleet in service has grown by 10 million GT.
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| 2007-09-11 |
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Germanischer Lloyd at Canadian Ferry Operators’ Association Conference: Ship-shape – from Start to Finish |
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To ensure long lives and technical safety for vessels – such is the aim of the Hull Lifecycle Programme (HLP). How this software tool helps to plan audits and how it allows shipowners to prepare and carry out internal audits, will be presented by Germanischer Lloyd at the General Meeting of the Canadian Ferry Operators’ Association (CFOA), taking place from 11 to 14 September 2007. At the annual event international experts team up to discuss latest developments in shipping concerning technical advancements, ship efficiency and safety aspects. This year’s host is British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries).
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| 2007-09-10 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Welcomed into USCG’s Alternate Compliance Program |
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Germanischer Lloyd has been authorized to participate in the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Alternate Compliance Program (ACP). In a formal event at the USCG headquarters in Washington, representatives from both sides celebrated the agreement signing on Friday. Now, U.S. shipowners can choose Germanischer Lloyd as their recognized organization, acting on behalf of USCG, and thus, profit from its longtime expertise in the maritime industry. GL is one of only three non-American classification societies to have ACP authorization from USCG. |
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| 2007-09-10 |
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Offshore Wind Energy Is on the Rise |
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Hamburg in Germany seems to turn into the international centre for the technology discourse regarding wind energy. More than 240 experts from 16 European, Asian and North American countries met in the city in order to discuss the various technical, legal and economic aspects of offshore wind energy.
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| 2007-09-10 |
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Safe Winter Operations Require Training |
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Broken or deformed propeller blades, dented or ruptured shell plating and framing, ship-to-ship collisions, damaged rudder blades, steering machinery or groundings could be the costly results of inappropriate navigation in Arctic Sea. Safe winter operations require intensive trainings of the crew to avoid costly damages and off-hire. Due to the enormous increase in vessel traffic in the Baltic Sea and the lack of ship officers with experience in ice navigation, new training courses have been introduced to meet the demand for practical training.
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| 2007-09-07 |
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Sure: Safe Ship Stability - 9th International Ship Stability Workshop at Germanischer Lloyd |
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More than 70 experts from the international maritime industry met at Germanischer Lloyd headquarters to discuss the current status of the development and research in ship stability. The two day workshop dealt with the probabilistic assessment of intact stability, showed trends in progressive flooding prediction, presented new cognitions of investigations on severe stability incidents like the MV Estonia and informed about the simulation of parametric rolling. Surf-riding, broaching and capsizing in following/quartering seas, numerical prediction of intact stability as well as probabilistic approach to damage stability and survivability assessment plus intact capsize investigations rounded off the program of 28 presentations.
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| 2007-09-06 |
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Germanischer Lloyd holds first seminars in Russia |
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“Learning from the pros” – such is the motto of GL Academy. Germanischer Lloyd’s advanced training institution has successfully established itself internationally as a first-class provider of maritime know-how. Now, for the first time, training courses took place in Russia. More than 70 representatives from shipowners, shipyards and supply industry used the opportunity to be trained in the fields of “Managing of Newbuildings”. All seminars were held in Russian language.
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| 2007-09-04 |
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Germanischer Lloyd acquires Advantica and extends range of services in oil and gas business |
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Germanischer Lloyd acquires the British Advantica Holding, based in Loughborough, with 660 employees worldwide from National Grid plc. With this acquisition, Germanischer Lloyd will double its turnover in the oil and gas industry and significantly strengthen its position in the UK, Middle East and US markets. ”The acquisition of Advantica will considerably extend our service portfolio as a full-line provider for the lifecycle of oil and gas installations,” says Lutz Wittenberg, Managing Director Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services. |
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| 2007-09-04 |
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Germanischer Lloyd presents broad range of services at Baltexpo |
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14th International Maritime Exhibition BALTEXPO, Booth 3.37, Hall 1, Sector 3: This is where Germanischer Lloyd experts provide information about the broad service portfolio of the classification society. From 4 to 6 September 2007, corrosion protection and Germanischer Lloyd’s software tools are in the focus.
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| 2007-08-23 |
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Updated Approval Process for Structural Fire Protection |
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Transport Canada, the Federal Government Department of Canada, now recognises Type Approval Certificates for structural fire protection products on ships and offshore installations by Germanischer Lloyd |
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| 2007-08-13 |
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Conference “Hamburg Offshore Wind“ on September 6 in Hamburg |
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Offshore Wind Farm development will be in the focus of attention of more than 150 wind energy experts at the conference „Hamburg Offshore Wind“ in September. The opening session “The Real Life” deals with experience gained from the operation and installation of Q7, Beatrice, Horns Rev and FINO. During the second block “The Connection” an expert panel is discussing the challenges of grid connection. The third block called “The Basics” highlights the latest national and international standards, which are being published or due publishing. The final session will outline “The Future”, such as actual progress on the German offshore demonstrator, and engineering tools as well as methods leading to optimised solutions.
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| 2007-08-08 |
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Changes at Germanischer Lloyd |
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Rainer Schöndube (63), Member of the Executive Board at Germanischer Lloyd AG, will resign from office and, thus, leave the management on 30 September 2007. He will, however, stay affiliated with Germanischer Lloyd as adviser. With his retirement Mr Schöndube, who has been responsible for the commercial field and the Industrial Services at Germanischer Lloyd, gives way for a change in the Executive Board.
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| 2007-07-12 |
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GL Academy: Showing how it works: “Lead Auditor DIN EN ISO 9001” |
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Globalised markets and increasing customer demand obliges companies to develop transparent and systematised processes. The consistent implementation of management systems is turning into a crucial factor when it comes to ensuring the competitiveness. Certified independent auditors check the implementation and continuous improvement of the company processes as well as their documentation. |
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| 2007-07-09 |
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Condition Monitoring Systems Enhance Profitability of Wind Turbines – Demand is Increasing |
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More and more wind turbines are equipped with Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS) in order to continuously provide the operator with all data concerning the condition of wind turbines. Especially when operating offshore but also onshore systems, possible production stops can be avoided by providing early information about any changes of the operating conditions. CMS comprise all relevant operating parameters and contribute considerably to an efficient operation of wind turbines. The operating mode of CMS is certified by Germanischer Lloyd on basis of an updated standard. Amongst others, the standard’s amendments refer to the condition monitoring and identification of system components such as rotor blades. The standard is being considered as fundament for the development and installation of CMS in wind turbines. In addition, it controls the use of performance data such as analysis, interpretation and storage, as well as the necessary procedures when exceeding the fixed limit value. |
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| 2007-06-29 |
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HOW 2007 – Focus on Offshore Wind Energy |
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The 6th Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference on 6 September 2007 invites developers, turbine and foundation manufacturers, engineering consultants, insurance companies, universities and governmental institutions to discuss current technical challenges of offshore wind farms. |
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| 2007-06-26 |
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Stricter Coating Rules Cause Mixed Feelings – GL First Class Exchange Forum discusses new IMO Standard |
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The rules for protective coatings of ballast water tanks have been tightened. In order to prevent corrosion and thus enhance ship safety, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently agreed on the new “Performance Standard for Protective Coatings” (PSPC) in ballast water tanks on newbuildings. For the shipbuilding industry the implementation poses a big challenge. What will be the consequences for shipyards, paint manufacturers, application companies, classification societies and owners? Do application methods need to be adjusted? How much documentation is necessary? These questions were discussed by more than 100 representatives of the maritime industry at an Exchange Forum “IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings” organized by Germanischer Lloyd.
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| 2007-06-25 |
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GL commemorates 140th Anniversary in Dalian |
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“Asia’s remarkable economic development offers a great platform for the maritime industry”, said Dr Hermann J. Klein, Member of the Executive Board Germanischer Lloyd, at the society’s 140th anniversary dinner taking place in Dalian. The important and strongly developed industrial North East China area was chosen to celebrate GL’s jubilee together with representatives of the shipowners, shipyards, supply industry and administrations of the maritime arena. |
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| 2007-06-20 |
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Hawaii Superferry “Alakai” Delivered with GL Class |
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“Alakai”, the 107 meter high speed ferry classed by Germanischer Lloyd, has been delivered from its builder Austal USA to Hawaii Superferry. A second US flagged vehicle-and-passenger carrying catamaran is currently under construction.
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| 2007-6-13 |
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Maritime Industry Gathers for Germanischer Lloyd's 140th Anniversary in New York |
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With more than 100 representatives of the shipowners, shipyards, supply industry and administrations of the US maritime arena Germanischer Lloyd celebrated its 140th anniversary in New York |
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| 2007-06-13 |
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Germanischer Lloyd at Nor-Shipping: Scandinavian Shipowners Langh Ship and Transmarine Sign “GL ShipManager” |
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The fleet management program “GL ShipManager” has its first international clients. Finnish shipping company Oy Langh Ship and Danish company Transmarine Management have entrusted Ms Logistik Systeme, a Germanischer Lloyd Group company, with the implementation of the GL ShipManager in their fleets.
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| 2007-06-12 |
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Germanischer Lloyd at Nor-Shipping: Environmental friendly Shipping – Challenges to Quality and Profitability |
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Given its importance in world trade, shipping will play a decisive role in further reducing air emission. According to Dr Hermann J. Klein, Member of the Executive Board of Germanischer Lloyd, shipping is not the primary source of emission. It is the quality of the fuel burnt by ships which causes an unwanted impact upon the maritime environment. |
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| 2007-6-12 |
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From chaos to fish – 2nd Symposium on ”Product and Systems Certification“ attracts 120 Quality Managers to Hamburg |
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”Benchmarking – How good is my management system?“ was the title of the 2nd Symposium on ”Product and Systems certification“ in Hamburg. The organisers of the two-day conference were the German Inspectorate of Accreditation Systems GmbH (DAP), the Hamburg regional division of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) and Germanischer Lloyd. In the Hotel Hafen Hamburg, experts from the business and science community discussed the significance, chances and uses of certifications. How can quality be improved by ”benchmarking“ in sectors such as shipbuilding, the food industry, the health service or educational institutions? Certifications of products and systems are prerequisites for entry into international markets. They promote more efficient management systems and increase competitiveness. |
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| 2007-06-07 |
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First Ocean Wave Energy Converter Certified by Germanischer Lloyd |
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Type certification for a new generation of ocean wave energy converters has been entrusted to Germanischer Lloyd. The converters will be built according to the GL Rules and Guidelines for Offshore installations as well as the draft “Guideline for the Certification of Ocean Energy Converters”. The new generation of converters will be developed and designed by Hidroflot S.L., Spain. |
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| 2007-05-25 |
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Four High Speed Craft at Austal with GL class |
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Four auto express vehicle-passenger catamarans to be built by Austal shipyard will be classed by Germanischer Lloyd. The high speed craft for an undisclosed owner will be constructed to the new High Speed Craft Code 2000 and delivered in 2009. |
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| 2007-05-23 |
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Maritime Industry Gathers for Germanischer Lloyd 140th Anniversary in Madrid |
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Along 20,000 kilometres of coastline from Dunkerque in France to Angola the surveyors of Germanischer Lloyd Area Southwest Europe/Northwest Africa attend to the ships of their maritime customers. The 140th anniversary of the classification society was celebrated with a formal reception in Madrid this week. More than 150 shipowners, shipyards and representatives of the supply industry from Spain, Germany, France, Portugal, the Maghreb and West Africa joined Area Manager Klaus Gründler and his team at the Casino de Madrid for the festivity.
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| 2007-05-14 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Certifies NaiKun’s Offshore Wind Project |
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A wind farm with a size of up to 1,750 MW will be installed offshore in Hecate Strait, Canada. NaiKun Wind Development Inc., (“NaiKun”) has awarded Germanischer Lloyd with the project certification of the wind farm. |
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| 2007-05-11 |
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Safety through Innovation – Maritime Research Project SAFEDOR Presents Results at Mid-term Conference |
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Treating safety as an objective and not as a constraint imposed by existing design rules – such is the goal of the EU funded research project SAFEDOR (Design, Operation and Regulation for Safety). 53 project partners from all sectors of the maritime industry are presently working on and promoting the new approach to increase shipping safety through innovation. At its mid-term conference taking place in Brussels this week, project results related to risk-based ship design and approval were presented. |
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| 2007-05-10 |
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Germanischer Lloyd reports positive figures for business year 2006 |
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• 14.5 % turnover growth
• More orders for tankers and bulk carriers
• Strong demand for technical solutions in the area of environmental protection |
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| 2007-05-09 |
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BARD Engineering commissions Germanischer Lloyd for wind farm BARD OFFSHORE I |
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GL takes on the project certification of the wind farm, classifies jack-up ship, certifies two offshore platforms and conducts “Marine Warranty Survey“ |
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| 2007-05-08 |
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To be in Progress: Development of the Container Terminal Quality (CTQI) Standard |
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Quality and efficiency of container terminals are of great importance to the smooth functioning of the global supply chain. But how to measure terminal operation standards like effectiveness and performance? |
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| 2007-05-08 |
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And the GL COMPIT Award goes to… |
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For his paper “A Data Mining Analysis Applied to a Straightening Process Database” Jean-David Caprace, student at the University of Liege, Belgium was awarded the GL COMPIT Award 2007. Caprace’s paper combined several IT techniques to predict the costs of straightening stiffened panels in ship production. |
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| 2007-05-03 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Expands Office in Lisbon |
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Accommodating the growth in fleet in service supervision and classification, Germanischer Lloyd in Portugal has moved to a larger office. The new exclusive office will accommodate seven surveyors. |
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| 2007-05-03 |
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New Office Opening and 140th Anniversary – Germanischer Lloyd Celebrates in Antwerp |
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With more than 100 representatives of shipowners, shipyards, supply industry and administrations of the European maritime arena Germanischer Lloyd celebrated its 140th anniversary in Antwerp. At the same time, the event marked the inauguration of GL’s new office facilities in Antwerp.
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| 2007-05-03 |
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New Office Opening and 140th Anniversary – Germanischer Lloyd Celebrates in Warsaw |
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More than 100 representatives of the Polish Industry interested in and involved with systems certifications gathered at Warsaw’s exclusive Business Centre Club to celebrate Germanischer Lloyd’s 140th anniversary. At the same time, the event marked the inauguration of GL’s Industrial Services’ new office in the Polish capital.
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| 2007-04-30 |
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European Research Project SAFEDOR – Maritime Experts Meet for Mid-Term Conference |
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Risk-based ship design and approval are the core themes of the European research project SAFEDOR. The project views safety of ships as an objective of the design process and not as a limitation imposed by standards or regulations. From 7 - 8 May, 2007, substantial results will be presented at the mid-term conference in Brussels. |
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| 2007-04-24 |
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Highest Quality and Safety: AIDA Cruises receives „GL Excellence – 5 Stars“ Certification |
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Highest quality and safety standards confirms Germanischer Lloyd the shipowner AIDA Cruises. After the naming of the cruise ship Burkhard Müller, Vice President Fleet Services AIDA Cruises, and Michael Ungerer, Senior Vice President Operations AIDA Cruises, received the “GL Excellence – 5 Stars” Award from Torsten Schramm, Chief Operating Officer Germanischer Lloyd and Andreas Ullrich, Shiptype Manager Passenger Vessels Germanischer Lloyd.
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| 2007-04-24 |
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Hellenic Technical Committee of Germanischer Lloyd: Talking Greek Business |
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More than 20 technical managers of major Greek shipping companies were welcomed by Chairman Elias Ladas, Avin International, for the Hellenic Technical Committee Meeting of Germanischer Lloyd. The annual Committee Meeting provides a forum for Greek customers and offers an excellent opportunity to debate the latest technical and other interesting issues related to the Greek shipping community. The key issues discussed were the past and future of Greek activities in ship newbuilding as well as how state of the art engineering services may be used to facilitate and improve these endeavours. |
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| 2007-04-20 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Presents Asset Integrity Management Tool “GALIOM” first-time in the United Arab Emirates |
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Achieving the optimum balance of cost and risk by minimising unplanned downtime and optimising production is a continuous challenge for operators of oil and gas platforms and facilities. Asset Integrity Management is a method for optimising inspection and maintenance in large technical plants. |
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| 2007-04-18 |
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Chinese Maritime Industry Gathers for Germanischer Lloyd's 140th Anniversary in Shanghai |
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With more than 200 representatives of the shipowners, shipyards, supply industry and administrations of the Chinese maritime arena Germanischer Lloyd celebrated its 140th anniversary in Shanghai. |
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| 2007-04-17 |
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Nord Stream: Germanischer Lloyd cooperates with Penspen to provide certification services |
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The subsea and offshore engineering company Penspen / Andrew Palmer & Associates and the classification society Germanischer Lloyd have formed an alliance for the certification tasks of the Nord Stream pipeline. In an unincorporated joint venture the expert organisations offer independent analysis in the design phase, a close monitoring of the material manufacturing and the supervision of the installation up to the commissioning of the pipeline. |
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| 2007-04-16 |
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Singaporean Maritime Industry Gathers for Germanischer Lloyd's 140th Anniversary |
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With more than 150 representatives of the shipowners, shipyards, supply industry and administrations of the Singaporean maritime arena Germanischer Lloyd celebrated its 140th anniversary in Singapore. |
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| 2007-04-03 |
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Germanischer Lloyd at Sea Asia: Make the most of Panamax |
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The extension of the Panama Canal entails a new generation Panamax size. The construction of new locks and the enlargement of the waterway will double the existing capacity. Holger Jefferies, Head of Approval Services East Asia Shanghai at Germanischer Lloyd, provides information about hull design and limitations for a planned 13,400 TEU Post-Panamax container ship at Sea Asia.
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| 2007-03-30 |
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European Research Project SAFEDOR – Maritime Experts Meet in Munich |
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The approval procedures of risk-based ship design is one feature of the European research project SAFEDOR. The SAFEDOR research project views safety of ships as an objective of the design process and not as a limitation imposed by standards or regulations. Within the project, a framework had been developed which is required for risk based approval.
Today, 25 representatives of regulatory authorities, flag states, governmental administrations and classification societies are taking part in a training course on approval of risk-based ship design in Munich.
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| 2007-03-15 |
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Emergency Response Service for Passenger Ships |
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A cruise ship scrapes a reef. A fire breaks out in a storage room. The many different scenarios the Emergency Response Service (ERS) of Germanischer Lloyd has to handle are often hazardous for passengers, seamen and the environment. The emergency service for ships in trouble, already used by ten passenger ships, is presented at Seatrade Cruise Shipping. |
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| 2007-03-14 |
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Ship Recycling: More than Old Iron |
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How can shipowners and yards prepare for the upcoming international requirements of breaking up old ships? Henning Gramann, environmental engineer and expert for ship recycling at Germanischer Lloyd, provides the answers during today’s morning session “Fuel Saving and Environmental Issues” at Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention. |
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| 2007-03-13 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Launches “GL Excellence” to Verify Outstanding Quality Standards |
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International standards and management systems continuously optimize and control the safety, environmental compatibility and operational processes of ships. The owners’ commitment to comply with an exceeding range of these standards can now be documented with the new “GL Excellence” certification by Germanischer Lloyd. “GL Excellence” and “GL Excellence - 5 Stars” provide independent third-party proof of voluntary commitment for continuous improvement of quality, environmental behaviour, safety, security and social responsibility. |
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| 2007-03-07 |
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Germanischer Lloyd at International Maritime-Expo China |
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Fuel tank protection, lashing systems and appropriate ship speed are only some of the subjects presented by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) at the International Maritime Expo (Inmex) China from March 7 to 9, 2007. |
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| 2007-03-02 |
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“Project Mediation plus” presented: Independent expertise for the effective project management of wind farms |
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Multi contract management in the offshore business, the current move towards new contracts and the challenge of managing multiple interfaces were the topics at yesterday’s presentation of the mediation concept “Project Mediation Plus”. Among the participants were representatives of banks, investors, engineering offices and insurance companies , such as KfW, PwC, Dexia Bank, Commerzbank, Hypovereinsbank, BARD, e.on, F+Z, Marsh and Allianz. |
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| 2007-03-01 |
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“Quality is management” – Iwer Asmussen retires |
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Iwer Asmussen (62), Quality Management Representative and Head of Department for Strategic Research and Development at Germanischer Lloyd, went into retirement with a colloquium “From R&D to Engineering Applications”. His successors are: Wolfhard Sengler for Strategic Research and Development and Thorsten Guhr as Quality Management Representative. |
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| 2007-02-13 |
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Mission: Cool and safe - Foundation of the “360 Quality Association” |
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Damages sustained at some stage during the supply chain when transporting perishable goods can have disastrous consequences. In order to avoid mistakes and in particular to optimize reefer shipment and handling, six reefer ship operators have founded the “360 Quality Association” in Brussels. |
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| 2007-02-12 |
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"Ship-shape for life" – GL Exchange Forum discusses new ship monitoring options |
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The Hull Lifecycle Programme (HLP), a new software service tool designed to ensure long lives and technical safety for vessels, was introduced by Germanischer Lloyd at the GL Exchange Forum. The participants discussed options and benefits provided by the software for monitoring and evaluating the structural and overall technical conditions of ships. |
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| 2007-02-09 |
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Cool chain standard gains acceptance - GLC hands over certificates at the Fruit Logistica |
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HPL Hellmann Perishable Logistics and HQL Hodorff Qualitätslogistik GmbH received their CCQI certifications from Germanischer Lloyd Certification (GLC) yesterday at Fruit Logistica, the leading international trade fair for the fruit retailing industry, in Berlin. The certificates were handed over by Bernhard Ständer, Managing Director of GLC. |
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| 2007-02-05 |
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New module at the GL Academy: "Lead Auditor DIN EN ISO 9001" |
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In cooperation with Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH, Germanischer Lloyd Academy has developed the course "Lead Auditor DIN EN ISO 9001". The seminar informs on the planning, performance and evaluation of external and internal audits pursuant to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. |
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| 2007-02-05 |
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Germanischer Lloyd certifies first Company in Spain with CCQI Certificate |
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Integra2 is the first company in Spain receiving a CCQI and management audit with the focus on "transport and logistic operations of goods". Jose Manuel García Martín, Managing Director Germanischer Lloyd Certification Services, S.L., handed over the two new certificates to Pablo Rebollo, Managing Director Integra2. |
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| 2007-02-01 |
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Germanischer Lloyd Inaugurates New Office in Gothenburg / Sweden |
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With a formal reception Germanischer Lloyd has opened its new extended office facilities in Gothenburg, Sweden, today. Representatives of repair shipyards, ship owners and manufacturers of materials and components from Gothenburg and the surrounding area attended the event hosted by Area Manager Rainer Gutzmer and Country Manager Thomas Mårtensson. |
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| 2007-01-26 |
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GLO wins Asset Integrity Management Contract for the Kikeh Field in Malaysia |
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Murphy Sabah Oil Co., LTD. has awarded the Asset Integrity Management and Risk Based Inspection Services for the Deep Water Offshore Facility of the Kikeh Field Development in Malaysia until 2009 to Germanischer Lloyd GLM SDN BHD. |
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| 2007-01-16 |
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Restructuring of Maritime Services |
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New division “Maritime Systems and Components” under the management of Peter Leveringhaus. |
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| 2007-01-08 |
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Project mediation – independent expertise for the effective project management of wind farms |
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During the conceptualization, construction and commissioning of wind farms, diverging interests can cause the progress of project management to falter. Delays in the development of wind farms are generally associated with addi-tional costs. When the disputes drag on, the operating companies and investors have to revise their profit expectations downwards. |
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