GL Rules Pilot

Which rule affects my fleet? That is the central question for shipowners, managers and shipyards when it comes to international maritime regulations from IMO, ILO and IACS. The new “GL Rules Pilot” has the answers: The new online database gives

individualised information, based on fleet structure and specific information needs.

As regulations change with rapid frequency, shipowners, operators, yards and design offices are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up to date and informed on regulation changes. The “GL Rules Pilot” not only offers an overview of all the major changes in technical and operational requirements. The rule overview interface shows rule entries organized by application date and ship-type. The database automatically links rule entries to the shipowner’s fleet (GL-classed ships) or planned newbuildings. Also reverse searches are possible: Choosing a rule entry will generate a list of affected ships.

Information tables give a summary of the regulation alteration with references to the source document, instrument, and specific regulation. The “GL Rules Pilot” grants access to source documents, consolidated regulation texts, and GL-expert interpretations. To reflect the very latest rule changes, the database is updated constantly.

The “GL Rules Pilot” is accessible via Internet. With an optional e-mail notification, users are actively informed about any changes applicable to their fleet.

The development of “GL Rules Pilot” was based on GL?s printed booklet “IMO Pilot” which has been published every year since 1999.