[PSUBS-MAILIST] G.L. Submersible Classification

[Jon Wallace]

I don't have any issues with it as long as the discussion remains 
objective.  I have been reminded that we have a working relationship 
with ABS that we've worked hard to build up over the years and don't 
want to jeopardize.  However, we would certainly entertain and approve 
of a working relationship with GL as well, and any others that might 
want a working relationship with PSUBS. I would also note that we do 
have links to GL on our website right now at WWW.PSUBS.ORG -> Resources 
& Reference -> Guidelines & Standards -> Germanischer Lloyd AG 
(hopefully still current).

I've never personally looked at certification as "us vs them". Kittredge 
used both ABS and Lloyd's, as has Nuytco I believe.  In fact, Kittredge 
also used Nippon once.  I believe the choice usually comes down to 
financials rather than one set of rules being better than another.

If you think there's a propensity for the discussion to get critical of 
a particular certifying authority let's have it on the member-only list 
instead of the public list.

Jon


On 11/25/2013 6:33 PM, Alan James wrote:
> Hi,
> I've just started going through the Germanic LLoyds rules for 
> classification
> of manned submersibles, with view to building as close as possible to 
> them.
> http://www.gl-group.com/pdf/GL_Rules_MannedSubmersibles.pdf 
> <http://www.gl-group.com/pdf/GL_Rules_MannedSubmersibles.pdf>
> Is anyone interested in me summarizing the rules as I go along?
> There are a few people in the group with GL classification experience who
> may want to chip in & keep an eye on what I'm saying in case my 
> understanding
> is not quite right. Also any variations from ABS that people pick up on
> would be interesting to know.
> I am hopeful this will generate discussion in some areas.
> Jon if you don't like this idea email me*:) happy
> Alan
>
>
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