Autoship Systems Autoload Receives Type Approval from Lloyds Registry
March 7, 2003

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada is pleased to announce that Autoload, our world-renowned loading instrument software, has recently received Lloyd's Register approved for longitudinal strength and stability calculations.

Several years ago, in response to the high demand we encountered in Scandinavia, Autoload obtained DNV type approval. The decision by ASC to also pursue Lloyd's approval resulted from our expanding Autoload customer base in regions where Lloyd's Registry proved the most popular classification society.

With versions being developed continually since the late 1990s, Autoload's 200+ customers range from coast guard, naval, bulk, break bulk, Ro-Ro, container, and semi-submersible vessels to offshore rigs. Designed specifically to meet IMO loading instrument requirements, Autoload enables vessel operators to perform proper trim, stability and strength calculations for any load condition before leaving port and at any time while at sea. Autoload calculates stability as fuel and consumables are used, makes use of optimal ballast, and evaluates strength and stability in a damaged or grounded condition.

Established in 1760, Lloyd's Register is an independent risk management organization that provides risk assessment and risk mitigation solutions and management systems certification to various industries worldwide.

ASC is a world leader in marine CAD/CAM software, integrated load planning systems, and IT consulting services.

Autoload is also one of the modules within ASC's stowage planning solutions for break bulk, bulk, RO-RO, PCTC, container and mixed cargo ships. Any load modification in the stowage planning module is immediately reflected in the hydrostatics module. The stowage planning software interfaces with a given shipping company's booking software.

For more information on Autoload or our stowage planning software, contact us at info@autoship.com