The Perspective of a Classification Society

Mr Stephan Assheuer 2010-03-26

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Intellectual Property and Class

• Know-How developed by class• Know-How gained from the classification process• Know-How published by class• Input needed for the classification process• Measures to protect IP

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•Ship structures

•Hydrodynamics and loads

•Ship emissions

•Risk management

Know How developed by Class own R & D projects

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•EU Framework Programme

•German funded projects

•Joint industry partner projects

Know How developed by Class joint R & D Projects

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Know How developed by Class Experience

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Know How gained from the classification process

Damages

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Know How gained from the classification process

Surveys

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Know How gained from the classification process

Life cycle experience

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Know How made available by Class

• Rules and Guidelines and related software• R & D reports• Contributions to standards (e.g. DIN, ISO)• Submissions to IMO• IACS Resolutions

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Input needed for the classification process

• Drawings Plan approval Surveys on site Documents required to be on board

• Calculation Verification during plan approval process

• Documentation Approval process On-board documents

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IP Protection by GL

• Sensitive information has a long history• Lines plan • Hydrostatic data

• Confidentiality agreements• Training of staff• No access to information without consent of the yard/supplier• Controlled handling of copies

• Limited by legal information requirements (e.g. copies to Flag)

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IP Protection by GL

• Additional data protection in the digital age• SSL encryption for transmitting information• Time stamps• Secure archiving

• Data protection is fixed in the Quality Management System• Data protection is fixed in GL’s Code of Conduct

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External demand for information

• Continuously increasing demand for information by• Regulators (IMO, EC)• Flag States• Charterers • Auditors• The public

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Thank you for your attention!