Presentation
- 1. Classification Societies – Contribution to Maritime Safety Stanley Davidson, Executive PResident 2015-05- 04
- 2. Introduction Historic facts Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Contributions to maritime safety Recent developments 2015-05-04Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 2
- 3. Historic Facts 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 3 • Initiative taken by maritime circles • 1764 first register of ships • AP Class was established in 2015. A brand new Class • Ships were sorted into different classes
- 4. Classification Societies’ Scope of Services Classification Rules Classification rules recognised as “State of technology” Classification rules developed through extensive research and development experience of a worldwide network of surveyors Innovation possible through expertise to evaluate whether a new design is equivalent 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 4
- 5. Classification Societies’ Scope of Services IACS Unified Requirements Foundation of International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in 1968 10 Members / 1 Associate 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 5 Minimum standards (unified requirements) for some elements of the vessel • ensure acceptance • identify new developments
- 6. Classification Societies’ Scope of Service Statutory Rules Important IMO Conventions SOLAS and Amendments MARPOL Load Line 2015-05-04Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 6
- 7. Detailed class rules SOLAS sets up very generalized 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 7 Classification Societies 'Scope of Service’ Dual function CLASS STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS SAFCON Class entirely embraces the Ship Safety Construction Certificate
- 8. Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Services towards shipyards Scope: • plan approval • technical supervision • verify relevant tests and trials leading to Classification certificate 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 8 Rule making body observes the implementation of Rules and safeguards their interpretation
- 9. Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Services towards ship suppliers Scope depends on equipment or material: • type approval inspection • random inspections • final inspections leading to Certificate 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 9 Approving the equipment with a clear understanding of the overall system “vessel”
- 10. Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Services towards shipowners Scope: Surveys on a five year cycle annual surveys intermediate surveys class renewal surveys leading to Renewal of Class Certificate 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 10 Supervision over an entire life cycle
- 11. Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Services towards flag states Scope: • Statutory certification services Acc. to IMO guideline from 2013 / EU Directive on classification societies (94/57) leading to reports or certificates for Flag States 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 11 Use of exclusive world-wide network of surveyors
- 12. Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services ISM Scope: • Certification of safety management systems International Safety Management Code ISM leading to • Document of Compliance (shore based organisation) • Safety Management Certificate (each vessel) 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 12 Identification of weak points in the quality system
- 13. Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services ISPS Scope: Approval of risk analysis ship security plan in case of vessels leading to International Ship Security Certificate 2015-05-04Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 13 Worldwide exclusive staff, trained also for security matters
- 14. Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Ship’s data Ship Register: Name of ship and owner Call sign, IMO number, GL number, flag etc. Class, year of built, tonnage, equipment, cargo Fleet Online: GL database on survey status 2015-05-04Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 14 Data available to Administration, clients, port State, Officers, EU Commission
- 15. 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 15 Class No. of inspections No. of class related detentions 3 year average detetention ratio % GL 5349 20 0,37 DNV 7330 30 0,41 ABS 5648 26 0,46 KR 5348 28 0,52 CCS 5970 38 0,64 NK 21083 166 0,79 RS 2413 21 0,87 LR 7770 75 0,97 BV 4565 51 1,12 RINA 603 7 1,16 Classification Societies’ Scope of Service Tokyo MOU 2002-2004
- 16. Recent Developments Recent casualties such as Prestige have shown that classification societies are exposed to potential unlimited liability IMO is discussing a change to rulemaking policy in setting goal based standards EU intends “one European standard” also for small national class societies 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 16
- 17. Flag States – We work with 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 17
- 18. Certifications 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 18
- 19. Thank you very much for your attention! 2015-05- 04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime Safety No. 19