GL – Mapping the Future in Offshore Wind - Germanischer Lloyd

The GL Group – global knowledge
and local expertise
Unique solutions from concept to operation
Rules and classification
Germanischer Lloyd offers rules and guidelines that cover all
aspects of offshore projects: design, development, construction,
security, operation and management. GL expertise is currently
supervising several offshore service vessel newbuilding and
re-building projects, including self-elevating units for wind
turbine installation, crew boats, accommodation units, anchor
handlers, cable layers, and various supply and maintenance
vessels.
Source: HOCHTIEF Solutions
GL Rules are constantly being fine-tuned to reflect advances in
technology across the industry. The recently issued Rules for
the Classification and Construction of Offshore Service Vessels
and Underwater Technology include more than 20 special
notations for the wide variety of vessels and tasks undertaken
in offshore projects. GL Rules include:
ÂÂGL Rules for Offshore Service Vessels – Hull Structures
Germanischer Lloyd Classification
We develop Rules based on state-of-the-art engineering knowledge
and procedures, as well as providing guidance for ship
owners, shipyards and the maritime supply industry. We offer
classification services, plan approval and newbuilding supervision,
maritime systems and solutions, and training.
GL Garrad Hassan offers independent technical and engineering
services, products, and training courses to the onshore
and offshore wind, wave, tidal and solar sectors. GL Garrad
Hassan has provided more independent assessments for
operational wind farms than any other company.
GL Noble Denton provides consulting, design, assurance and
project execution services. GL Noble Denton combines excellent
engineering and analytical skills with operational experience
to design, build, install and operate maritime onshore and
offshore assets.
FutureShip offers specialised consulting services in the fields
of maritime strategy, ship design, operations, and compliance.
FutureShip’s consulting expertise is complemented by in-depth
market intelligence, advanced engineering solutions and
sophisticated measurement services.
ÂÂNew GL Rules for Dynamic Positioning System
ÂÂGL Guidelines for Gas as Ship Fuel
ÂÂ2011 GL Rules for Offshore Service Vessels – Machinery
Installations
ÂÂNew Rules for Loading Gears on seagoing ships and
offshore installations
Ensuring compliance for all vessel types
One of the major challenges of all offshore installation and
service craft is ensuring compliancy for vessels that integrate
sophisticated concepts and fulfil many different purposes.
GL is your guide when applying the regulatory framework
such as SOLAS, MARPOL, Guidelines for the Design and
Construction of Offshore Supply Vessels 2006 (OSV-Code),
Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 (SPS-Code),
International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000
(2000 HSC-Code) and Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).
Our experts are at your side for clarification and negotiations
with flag states to find the most advantageous and practicable
solutions for your projects.
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