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-Guidance for Conversion-

Introduction:

This Guidance for Conversion is deemed to assist owners, managers, consultants and shipyards when
considering conversion projects of Germanischer Lloyd (GL) classed ships. With a special view to the initial
planning phase the main topics to be considered are highlighted as well as relevant contact details within GL.

General:
Any modifications on board of a GL classed ship which deviates from the approved drawings or cause
alterations of previously approved documents are regarded to be a conversion of the ship.
Such modifications normally do have effect on the validity of class and in addition also on the statutory
certificates issued by GL on behalf of the flag State Administration or by the flag State Administration itself.
In so far such intended modifications are to be planned well in advance in order to maintain validity of class or
validity of the corresponding statutory certificates, or even to ensure the issue of new additional statuory
certificates which might be required after conversion.
Information of any intended modifications is expected to be provided to GL Head Office prior to start of
conversion works (preferrably at least 6 weeks in advance). This will enable GL Head Office to clarify the
scope of required drawing and document examination, the scope of required surveys and/or specific items to
be observed.
This may also include initiation of a kick-off meeting with all parties concerned for clarification of specific details
and/or clarifications with the flag State Administration.
To enable the smooth proceeding of a conversion as well as correct certification at the time of physical
completion, GL Head Office will prepare a quotation for conversion. When accepted by the client this will
ensure that all relevant aspects of the conversion project are correctly understood and agreed by the parties
concerned (client, GL and, if applicable the flag State Administration).
All parties may then rely upon a clear scope of service to be provided by GL. This does ensure that the scope
of required drawing/document review, of surveying activities and of certification will be and remain in
compliance with GLs Classification Rules and the applicable statutory requirements.
It is worth to mention that all relevant survey activities by GL surveyors shall be based on approved drawings
and documents as well as on a signed order for conversion.

--------Considering the various different types of conversions the above Guidance
cannot and is not intended to be complete but may provide guidance on main
issues to be considered when starting a conversion project on a GL classed
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Definitions:

Conversion
There are various different kinds of conversions but no commonly defined definition does exist. Repairs in
accordance with approved drawings and documents are not considered to be a conversion
In short a Conversion does include but is not limited to
-any modifications on board of a GL classed ship which deviates from the approved drawings,
-increase of the maximum allowable draft,
-changing the GL ship type class notation for dry-cargo ships (e.g. from Container Ship to General Cargo Ship
/ to Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo Ship or vice versa)
-changing or deleting of any other class notations (e.g. Inert, Aut, Ice Class etc.), the range of trading area etc.

Typical examples for conversions are:
-Changes of arrangements within Accommodation Areas,
-Changes of the Deckhouse itself,
-Outfitting with Cargo Cranes,
-Stowage of additional containers, increase of deck load,
-Carriage of additional IMO D/G Classes,
-Modifications of Cargo Hold Structure,
-Modifications of Tanks,
-Change of Main Engines / Aux. Diesel Generators etc. with a different type,
-Fitting of Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems,
-Change of fuel oil from MDO to HFO or even to LNG (Dual Fuel),
-Change of Piping Systems etc.
Considering the various scope of conversion issues it is to be noted that some modifications may be regarded
to be of major character (e.g. Increase of Draught might need clarification on a case by case basis when
leading to a major change of load capacity on a bulk carrier or oil tanker).

Therefore it is important to clarify such issues well in advance and GL is prepared to assist.

Major Conversion
Major Conversion is to be distinguished from above definition. The definition Major Conversion is individually
provided in the applicable statutory instruments (SOLAS, Marpol etc.). However, a Major Conversion does
include but is not limited to
-Changing of the ship type other than shown under Conversion above
-Each modification which substantially alters the dimensions or carrying capacity of the ship as all these
measures do normally imply new requirements which are to be observed.
Major conversions normally do imply complete application of rules effective at the time of conversion.
In so far it is generally required to initiate clarification of all relevant details by means of a kick-off meeting with
all parties concerned.


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Applicable Rules:

The areas affected by a conversion are to be treated in the same way as newbuildings, i.e. the latest edition of
Class and Statutory Rules are to be applied.
Also relevant new equipment and components do need valid certification in accordance with the requirements
of the current Class and Statutory Rules, e.g. class type approvals for gears, clutches etc., IMO or MED
Certification as for oily water separators, Live Saving Appliances (LSA), structural fire protection components,
doors and windows, navigation and radio equipment, electrical and automation components as cables,
switches etc.
Combustion engines with more than 130kW power output need an Engine International Air Pollution
Prevention Certificate issued by or on behalf of the current flag State Administration.
However, in some cases the basis of the current rules and the rules applied at the newbuilding stage (keel-
laying date) will be considerably different and might hardly be complied with. Such cases do need special
consideration and clarification. One possible solution might be the application of rules valid at the newbuilding
stage (keel-laying date), however this has to be decided always on a case by case basis and, if applicable also
consent of the flag State Administration is required.


Main topics to be observed:

Modifications very often do have effect also on areas which in the initial planning phase might not have been
considered.
Typical issues to be considered are:

Tonnage:
Re-calculation of Gross or Net Tonnage figures is often necessary when the volume of applicable spaces will
change (e.g. new crane and columns, hatch covers, deckhouse etc.). Normally it is required that an up-dated
General Arrangement Plan will be submitted and, if applicable also detail drawings showing the relevant new
dimensions of altered structures.
The results of such recalculations may cause additional requirements to be observed as laid down in other
statutory instruments due to a new higher GT which is applicable after conversion. (Typical limits are 150 GT,
300 GT, 400 GT, 1600 GT, 2000 GT, 3000 GT, 10000 GT, 15000 GT, 20000 GT, 50000 GT as additional
outfitting requirements would be applicable).
In addition for older ships with keel-laying date before 18
th
July 1982 it is to be observed in case of an Increase
of Draught that the National Tonnage Privilege (IMO Resolution A.791(19)) will always be lost, i.e. the new
applicable Gross Tonnage will be acc. to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships,
1969.
Further Panama 'PC/UMS Documentation of Total Volume' and Suez Canal Special Tonnage Certificate
might be effected and relevant re-calculations / re-issue of certificates be required. These items will also be
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Stability and Loading Instrument:
Alterations of the ship often will have effect on the applicable stability requirements.
Typical conversions which do have effect on stability issues include but are not limited to alteration of tank
capacities, alteration of tank liquids as e.g. converting ballast water tanks into fuel oil tanks, increase of deck
loads, outfitting with cranes, alteration or change of deckhouse, funnel, increase of persons/passengers on
board, change of heavy machinery or machinery systems etc.)
In case of change of tanks or capacities an up-dated Tank and Capacity Plan is always to be provided to GL.

Intact Stability:
Most conversions cause alteration of lightship data which are outside the limits given by IMO MSC/Circ. 1158
compared to the light ship data prior to modification, i.e. the change of ships lightship data is more than 2% or
the change of lightship longitudinal centre of gravity is in excess of 1%.
In such cases an Inclining Test is to be carried out and ships Intact Stability Documentation and, if applicable
Loading Manual, is to be up-dated in accordance with ships new lightship particulars.
( In case of very minor modifications evidence by a detailed weights and center calculation may be provided
that alteration of lightweight data will remain within the limits given by IMO/Circ. 1158 compared to the light
ship data prior to modification. The attending surveyor shall be able to verify the masses and positions of
changes and has to countersign the weights and center calculation. On such basis an Inclining Test may be
dispensed with and only ships Intact Stability Documentation is to be up-dated or an Addendum to ship's
present stability booklet is to be provided. However, depending on the conversion details the relevant
requiremens must be clarified with GL. GL reserves the right to decide the relevant requirements or to clarify
finally with the flag State Administration).
Damage Stability:
-In case the level of ships subdivision will change (e.g. modification of tanks, cargo holds, measures to
increase ships draught etc.) damage stability requirements may become applicable for ships where no
damage stability requirements have been previously been in force.
Remark for dry cargo ships with keel-laying date before 1
st
February 1992 regardless of length or dry cargo
ships with keel-laying date before 1
st
July 1998 with freeboard length below or equal of 100m in length:
MSC.1/Circ.1246 does provide guidance how to provide evidence by damage stability index calculations for
proof that the level of subdivision is not less than before the conversion. Provided agreement by the flag State
Administration damage stability documentation may be not required in such cases.
-Depending on the ship type ( e.g. Oil Tankers etc. ) also Damage Stability Calculations, Damage Control Plan
and/or Damage Control Booklet are to be up-dated considering new details after conversion.
Loading Instrument:
The loading instrument is always to be up-dated in accordance with new up-dated Stability Documentation
(Intact and Damage).

Load Line:
Many kinds of modifications do have influence on Load Line issues.
In case of modifications to air and sounding pipes, ventilation openings, scuppers, windows, sidescuttles,
external doors / shell doors / access hatches, ladders and railings, bulkheads, hatch covers, sills and
coamings, manholes etc. specific examination by GL is required.


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Up-date of Conditions of Assignment, Plan of Closing Appliances, evidence of IMO resp. MED type approvals
for air pipe heads / windows / doors etc. is to be provided.
Other issues as change of freeboard length, minimum bow hight requirements for manned barges/pontoons
may be affected by a conversion and are to be considered and clarified with GL. The same does apply for re-
calculation of freeboard in case of draft increase/draft decrease etc.

SOLAS (with specific view to outfitting items):
A wide range of conversions will have impact on SOLAS requirements.
Structural Fire Protection and Fire Extinguishing:
In case of modifications of or in way of deckhouse/accommodation area normally review/examination of
following information is required by GL:
-up-dated Fire Control and Safety Plan,
-up-dated Escape Way Plan (for specific ship types as e.g. passenger ships)
-up-dated Structural Fire Protection Plan (incl. details of fire divisions, insulation),
-relevant information of materials and components used (incl. IMO or MED type approval cerificates) is to be
submitted (e.g. 'Joiner Plan'; 'Fire Barrier Penetrations', 'Deck Covering Plan'),
-up-dated 'Ventilation and Air Conditions Scheme',
-up-dated 'Door Plan incl. List of Doors' and 'Window Plan incl. List of Windows',
-further drawings of modifications to Fire Detection and Alarm System incl. 'Arrangement of Fire Detectors and
Manually Operated Call Points, General Alarm/Public Address system etc.
The specific scope of required drawings and documents will be defined by GL depending on the individual
scope of modification.
Modifications in machinery spaces or specially protected areas on deck (e.g. chemical tankers), provision of
helicopter decks etc. need special consideration and will be clarified by GL.

Life Saving Appliances (LSA):
In case of any changes to LSA arrangement/equipment due to a conversion, drawings showing the new
arrangement are to be submitted for review/approval. This may include
-up-dated LSA plan
-in case of launching appliances relevant drawings reg. substructures,
-relevant IMO / MED type approval certificates of the new equipment (e.g. for davits, lifeboats etc.

Navigation Bridge Visibility:
Conversions such as Outfitting with Cargo Deck Cranes, additional stowage of containers on deck etc.
normally do require also examinations of navigation bridge visibility for maintaining compliance with SOLAS
Reg. V/22.
For such purpose a Visibility Plan showing
-Horizontal and Vertical Fields of Vision from Workstations,
-Blind Sectors caused by obstructions outside the wheelhouse,
-Shadow sectors for radar
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ILO Crew Accommodation (MLC, 2006):
In case of changes within the accommodation area ILO 92 and 133 or MLC, 2006 requirements are to be
observed. For verification GL will carry out an examination on basis of an up-dated Accommodtion
Arrangement Plan and later on a specific survey.

COLREG (Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972):
Modifications on deck may also necessitate re-positioning of navigation lights. Any modification of navigation
light arrangements should especially consider COLREG requirements as laid down in Annex I for vertical and
horizontal positioning and spacing of lights which sometimes causes problems.
For such purpose a drawing showing the arrangement of Navigation and Signal Lights is to be provided to GL.

Structural Requirements:
It goes without saying that any structural modifications are to be reviewed and approved by GL. In so far
relevant drawings and calculations for global and local strength are to be provided to GL.
Relevant up-dated drawings and documents (if deemed necessary also supported by corresponding FEM
analysis) are to be prepared in general for all existing drawings in which modifications will be carried out.
For major conversions the scope will be defined by GL and the client will receive a corresponding List of
Drawings and Documents to be submitted for review.

Other hull items:
-Anchor equipment should be considered in case ships trading area, displacement and the area of vessel
profile above the waterline are considerably changed.
-Steering gear is to be considered in case of change of ships rudder, main parameters.
-Effects on ice class notation should be considered in case of change of draught, change of propulsion power /
shafting / propeller.

Machinery, Piping Systems, Electrical Equipment and Automation:

All changes in machinery systems or components which are covered by ships scope of classification are
subject to drawing approval. Relevant new equipment ( e.g. main and auxiliary engines, gears, thrusters etc.)
shall be type approved by GL Class.
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The same does apply to electrical drawings and documents. Here it is expected that all components (cables,
breakers etc.) are GL type approved. Depending on the type and scope of conversion following up-dated
drawings and documents may be required to be submitted for approval:
-Single line diagram,
-Information on cables, breakers etc. used,
-Electrical load balance,
-Short circuit calculation,
-Main switchboard (incl. information of Generator Protection Settings and Adjustments, parts list etc.)
-Modifications of lighting/emergency lighting system,
-Power management system,
-Safety/alarm/monitoring systems,
-Remote control systems
-Fire detection system etc..
All components shall have GL type approval.


GL Head Office Contact and initial Procedure:
Germanischer Lloyd Head Office can directly be contacted for all questions in connection with conversion
issues.
For this purpose a specific E-Mail address is available: coordination-conversion@gl-group.com
Please send your initial inquiry directly to this E-Mail address.
A project co-ordinator will be assigned at GL Head Office (single point of contact) and will co-ordinate all
matters of the conversion project. You will be informed of his contact details by E-Mail after receipt of your first
information.
For facilitation you are kindly requested to fill in our Questionnaire for Conversion which is available at GLs
Group Website www.gl-group.comunder > Maritime > Fleet Service > Ships in Operation.
Please provide detailed information to the scope of the intended conversion project (scope, place, date, G/A
Plan etc.) to Germanischer Lloyd Head Office.
Alternatively your Business Development Manager may be contacted first and will take up your questions with
GL Head Office.

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--------Considering the various different types of conversions the above Guidance
cannot and is not intended to be complete but may provide guidance on main
issues to be considered when starting a conversion project on a GL classed
ship.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------