[PSUBS-MAILIST] G.L. Submersible Classification

[Alan James]

Hi Jon,
I have very little idea as to what requirements there are in both,
other than what I've heard over the years on this site & snippets elsewhere.
They could be very close, I don't know.
I intend to read through ABS as well but for some reason I've started on G.L..

I doubt there will be an issue of competition here as I can't see too many Psubbers 
wanting to spend the money to certify. However from a safety standpoint there may
be some interest. And either group would be a good guideline for this.
I could start with ABS, but members may be more familiar with them than G.L., &
able to comment on discrepancies. 
I think Jim & David were interested in following classification guidelines.
How far are you two down the track with this? And would it be preferred if we went
over ABS instead???
Regards Alan


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 From: Jon Wallace <jonw at psubs.org>
To: Personal Submersibles General Discussion <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> 
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] G.L. Submersible Classification
 



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
>
>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
>Alan
>
>
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