⚖️ Statutory Work & IMO Conventions
GBS carries out statutory design appraisal, surveys, and certification work on behalf of Flag States when authorized via International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes.
The Major IMO Conventions include:
- International Convention on Load Line (LL CONV)
- International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
- International Tonnage Convention (ITC 69)
- International Convention on Maritime Pollution Prevention (MARPOL)
- Int'l Convention on the Regulation for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG)
🛠️ Non-Classification & Specification Services
GBS provides independent technical support and advisory services for ship owners during construction, conversion, or refit, utilized by national administrations, port authorities, and oil companies.
📋 Pre-Contract Services
- Preparation of tender inquiry documents
- Appraisal of tender bids from shipbuilders
- Power estimation & fuel consumption analysis
- Endurance & capacities for consumables
- Trim and stability calculations
- General layout and space concepts
- Cargo capacities and handling arrangements
- Selection of propulsion and auxiliary machinery
- Painting and corrosion protection scheme advice
📐 Post-Contract Design Appraisal
- Hull and superstructure plan verification
- All machinery systems verification
- Loading conditions & tank arrangement
- Electrical and control systems
- Painting specification & corrosion control
- Communication & navigational equipment
- Safety equipment & life saving appliances
- Model-testing program supervision
🏗️ Supervision & Modifications
Construction Supervision:
- Comprehensive supervision during tests and trials
- Regular progress reporting to owners
- Sub-contractor site visits for major equipment inspection
Modifications & Repairs:
- Plan examination for modification suitability
- Condition assessment of existing vessels
- Assisting owners in contractor evaluation
- Supervision of physical modification work
⚙️ Statutory & Technical Services
🏛️ Statutory Works
- Survey and Registration of ships
- Inspection of Materials & Equipment
- Certification on behalf of Flag States
- Assignment of Free Board
- Life Saving & Fire Protection Equipment
- Radio Communication & Navigational Equipment
- Transport of dangerous cargo & Crew accommodation
🔧 Technical Services & Class Surveys
- Tonnage measurement & certification
- Pre-purchase condition survey
- Cargo securing manual, S.O.P.E.P. & Grain manual
- Trim & stability booklet preparation
- Damage assessment & Repair / Cargo survey
- Draught & On/Off hire survey
- Classification, Towage, Lay-up & Re-activation survey