1. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies – Contribution to Martime Safety Gesa Heinacher-Lindemann LL.M., Legal Director

2. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 2 Introduction Historic facts Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Contributions to maritime safety Recent developments

3. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 3 Historic Facts Initiative taken by maritime circles 1764 first register of ships Germanischer Lloyd was established 1867 Ships were sorted into different classes

4. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 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

5. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 5 Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services IACS Unified Requirements Foundation of International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in 1968 10 Members / 1 Associate Minimum standards (unified requirements) for some elements of the vessel ensure acceptance identify new developments

6. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 6 Classification Societies‘ Scope of Service Statutory Rules Important IMO Conventions SOLAS and Amendments MARPOL Load Line

7. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 7 Classification Societies‘ Scope of Service Dual function CLASS STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS SAFCON Class entirely embraces the Ship Safety Construction Certificate Detailed class rules SOLAS sets up very generalized

8. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 8 Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Services towards shipyards Scope: plan approval technical supervision verify relevant tests and trials leading to Classification certificate Rule making body observes the implementation of Rules and safeguards their interpretation

9. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 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 Approving the equipment with a clear understanding of the overall system “vessel”

10. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 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 Supervision over an entire life cycle

11. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 11 Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Services towards flag states Scope: Statutory certification services Acc. to IMO guideline from 1993 / EU Directive on classification societies (94/57) leading to reports or certificates for Flag States Use of exclusive world-wide network of surveyors

12. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 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) Identification of weak points in the quality system

13. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 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 Worldwide exclusive s taff, trained also for security matters

14. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 14 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 Classification Societies‘ Scope of Services Ship’s data Data available to Administration, clients, port State, Officers, EU Commission

15. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 15 ClassNo. of inspections No. of class related detentions 3 year average detetention ratio % GL5349200,37 DNV7330300,41 ABS5648260,46 KR5348280,52 CCS5970380,64 NK210831660,79 RS2413210,87 LR7770750,97 BV4565511,12 RINA60371,16 Classification Societies’ Scope of Service Tokyo MOU 2002-2004

16. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 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

17. 2006-03-04 Classification Societies‘ Contribution to Maritime SafetyNo. 17 Thank you very much for your attention!