About us

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Dr.-Ing. Stephan Hinz

Experiences from working more than 15 years as an expert for underwater technolgy in the maritime Classification Society DNV, former known as Germanischer Lloyd in Hamburg, besides other topics, carrying out classification (certification) of manned submersibles.

Knowledges gained in project management, document approval, planning and witnessing of tests,  performance of acceptance tests on-site at the manufacturer, as well as issuance of related certification/classification documentation. 

Periodical surveys of classed submersibles and unmanned underwater vehicles. 
Developing and maintaining class and certification rules and guidelines.
Certification of diving apparatus as per EU regulation (allows for the manufacturers to sell their products within the EU and to place the CE-mark on the product). 

Engineering Bureau Hinz - Underwater Technology GmbH (in foundation)
​​​​​​​Swiss registered company CHE-488.716.329