1. TANKER SAFETY and the ROLE of CLASS Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg
12 November 2003
Peter M. Swift
Notes

2. TANKER SAFETY and the ROLE of CLASS
Tanker record
Working together
Common perceptions
Challenges ahead
Notes

3. Annual Releases, best estimates
Oil into the Sea
Annual Releases, best estimates

4. Tanker record
Continuous improvement - both in safety and environmental performance
But not complacent……………..
In a world of “near zero tolerance” for any tanker accident

5. Development of tanker oil spills
Source: ITOPF 2003

6. Accidental oil spills from tankers 1970-2003

7. Tanker incidents by cause
All tanker sizes, most incidents without pollution or fatalities

8. Tanker fleet above 5,000 by hull
Number
Notes
Source: Based on LRFairplay

9. Tanker fleet above 5,000 dwt by hull
m dwt
Notes
Source: Based on LRFairplay

10. Working together......... PARTNERSHIP:
SHIPOWNER
CLASS
SOCIETIES
CHARTERER
PARTNERSHIP:
Working closely with regulators and legislators
SHIPYARDS
CARGO OWNER
INSURERS
PORTS &
TERMINALS
BANKS &
INVESTORS
FLAG STATES

11. Working together Tanker Industry-IACS:- common issues (Common rules)
Tripartite – Shipowners / Class (incl. IACS) / Shipbuilders:-
standards on newbuildings, contractual & working relationships, information exchange
Greater cooperation in general :- IMO/EC(EU)

12. Common perceptions - truths and myths
FACT : Class is the primary depository of technical knowledge and expertise in the shipping industry
? “IMAGE” is an issue for Class
? Class does not get the recognition it deserves
? Owners rely too heavily on Class – especially when it comes to maintenance and repairs

13. Challenges ahead Human element in design and operation
Machinery reliability
Liability – penal sanctions
Independence
Feedback mechanisms – accidents and EWS
Goal-based standards
Common rules
Competitive positioning

14. Competitive positioning challenge
Competition based on “service” not on “standards”
But…..
? On price
? On customer service (responsiveness)
? On technical know-how
? On “unique” competence

15. It is in our mutual interest…..
The tanker industry needs:
and benefits from a strong, healthy class
to maintain a strong and healthy dialogue with class

16. Thank you