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!