Raising the quality standards - Germanischer Lloyd

As a leading classification society, customer-led organisation with technical expertise for the global shipping community and specialists in maritime safety for almost 140 years, GL has taken a serious look at what can be done to improve safety standards in recreational yachting. The result is a voluntary certificate that goes well beyond the EC requirements and sets a new safety benchmark: GL Yacht Plus.

How you benefit from GL Yacht Plus
GL Yacht Plus is a pragmatic approach that raises safety standart through a strict third-party certification procedure offering excellent value for money. The advantages for boatyards include improved quality in series production and reduced after-sales expenses, resulting in greater customer satisfaction. Discerning owners can be sure of buying a safe yacht with a high resale value. One of Europe's largest and most respected specialist yacht insurance agents has already announced a significant reduction in the deductible and a "no Claims" bonus for yachts with GL's innovative Yacht Plus certificate.

What GL Yacht Plus involves
On the basis of the technical documents required under the EC Directive for recreational craft and a valid EC type examination (CE), Germanischer Lloyd performs regular random surveys during series production at the yard and verifies the modifications resulting from requests for changes during construction. Inspections cover crucial components such as:

Sailyachts:
• Ballast-keel connections
• Hull-deck connection
• Mast support (including chain plates)

Sail- and motoryachts:
• Steering gear and rudder arrangement
• Machinery (certified Installation)
• Electrical Systems
• Workmanship

Additional inspection services can be provided as required.


Homepage: www.gl-group.com

At boot Düsseldorf 2006: Germanischer Lloyd AG, Hall/Stand 5/A06

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