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readiness. These vessels, not originally built under SPS notation, required a full compliance evaluation.

Through our extensive experience working with DNV on SPS class notation projects, we developed a structured compliance approach that covered structural modifca- tions, fre safety requirements, damage stability assess- ments, and evacuation procedures. We analyzed the vessels’ arrangements, escape routes, and fre protection measures to ensure they aligned with the IP Code’s per- sonnel safety standards.

Following this assessment, we presented the vessel owner with two compliance options.

The frst option involved limited modifcations to meet basic compliance requirements while maintaining a lower personnel onboard (POB) capacity. The second, more extensive option ensured full compliance and al- surveys required for the issuance of the Industrial Person- lowed for a higher (POB), making the vessels more com- nel Safety Certifcate (IP Certifcate). By ensuring that petitive in the offshore market. The owner opted for the engineering work met classifcation requirements full compliance, requiring a combination of structural from the outset, we streamlined the approval process, upgrades, safety system installations, and fre protection avoiding delays and ensuring that the vessels remained reinforcements. on schedule for compliance.

Delivering Full IP Code Compliance: Implementation Support:

Engineering, Class Approval Supervision, Project Management &

With the compliance strategy fnalized, GLO Marine Riding Crews took the lead in engineering the required modifcations GLO Marine’s role extended beyond engineering and and obtaining classifcation approvals. The GLO Ma- assistance in classifcation process. To ensure that modi- rine team carried out full engineering scope consist- fcations were executed correctly, GLO Marine commit- ing of: structural integration of the new equipment, ted to supervising the implementation phase during the upgrade of the fre zones and main division, ensuring vessels’ planned dry-dockings. The GLO Marine team proper means of evacuation and personnel safety. Dam- will oversee shipyard execution, ensuring that all engi- age stability calculations were conducted to validate the neering modifcations are carried out according to the vessels’ watertight integrity under the IP Code’s stricter approved plans.

stability criteria. Additionally, we will provide project management and

Fire safety upgrades included installing new fre doors technical supervision, coordinating with shipyard teams and improving onboard fre suppression systems to and subcontractors to ensure that compliance work is meet the latest regulatory standards. Additionally, we completed on time and within budget.

integrated new enclosed lifeboats and additional life A critical part of the retroft process includes piping rafts to accommodate the increased industrial person- system overhauls and HVAC modifcations, areas that nel onboard, ensuring compliance with evacuation and require specialized expertise to integrate new fre safety survival capacity requirements. Muster stations were re- and personnel accommodation requirements. To address designed for better accessibility, improving emergency this, we will deploy riding crews with expertise in piping response effciency. and HVAC system upgrades, ensuring that all systems are

Beyond technical modifcations, GLO Marine man- fully aligned with the IP Code’s safety standards.

aged the classifcation process, handling all interactions By staying involved throughout the entire compliance with DNV and the Flag Administration to obtain class journey, GLO Marine ensures a seamless transition from approval for the vessels. We prepared and submitted all engineering to execution, minimizing project risks and regulatory documentation, overseeing plan approval and ensuring vessels meet regulatory deadlines.

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