But naval inspectors and technical staf now operate
a technological development centre in Southampton. It
retains the documents and construction plans of commercial
shipping vessels classed by the Lloyd’s Register, as well as
the plans of ofshore oil drilling rigs and other production
sites. Whenever an accident is reported or, more simply,
maintenance is needed, plans are required and consulted
before a surveyor is sent to the site.
Tese documents remain the property of the shipping
company as long as the ship is in commission and cannot be
consulted by anyone else. Te plans and documents of historic
vessels classed by the company are diferent: in fact, surviving
documents are to be digitised and, eventually, everybody will
be able to enjoy the amazing heritage of the Lloyd’s Register
from the comfort of their living room. BNZ
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