As a result of an extensive tender process conducted by Krister Bendiksen, Manager Procurement and Kjell Vassdal, VP External Management, the following changes will be implemented in the fleet for services rendered by classification societies:
1. Change in class society for a portion of the fleet.
Traditionally, Odfjell has used DNV GL as classification society for its fleet. As a result of the tendering process, a part of the fleet will transfer class to Lloyd’s Register (LR). The change will take place during the next scheduled annual, intermediate or special survey.
Transfer of Class will apply to the following ships:
2. Change in ISM/ISPS/MLC1 audit scheme for the entire fleet.
It has been decided to change the ISM-ISPS-MLC audit scheme to Lloyd’s Register for the entire fleet. The change will take place during the next scheduled external audit, during which it will also be necessary to harmonize the three audits. This may in some cases mean that the audit for one or two elements will have to be anticipated.
3. Change in CAP2 services for the aging portion of the fleet.
CAP services for vessels 15 years or older will be provided by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The first ships are already being done with ABS and so far, this is the aspect that has implied the most substantial savings.
The above changes will have little or no consequence on our daily routines. Apart from significant savings in the next five years, we now have another supplier which can be used for information and support, in addition to benchmarking on cost and quality of our services.
Geirmund Drivenes
Global Head of Ship Management
1International rules and regulations that ensure the safety of maritime personnel, the protection of the environment and other marine structures:
ISM, or the International Safety Management Code, is an international standard for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
ISPS, or the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, is a set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities.
MLC (2006), or the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, establishes minimum working and living standards for all seafarers working on ships flying the flags of ratifying countries.
2CAP, or Condition Assessment Program, is a tool for a shipowner to assess and subsequently, demonstrate the quality and suitability of a vessel for charter.
