New deep-water pipeline concept reduces cost but not safety
London: DNV has developed a new pipeline concept, called X-Stream, that can significantly reduce the cost of a deep- and ultra-deepwater gas pipeline while still complying with the strictest safety and integrity regime. X-Stream is based on established and field-proven technologies which have been innovatively arranged.
DNV and Triality won the Lloyd’s List Innovation Award
The Lloyd’s List Global Award for the shipping industry’s best innovation project 2011 was won by DNV. At a ceremony last night at the London Hilton Hotel, Chief Operating Officer Ioannis Kourmatzis accepted the award on behalf of DNV.
Arctic drilling in a safe way
Oslo, 10 August: today DNV’s summer students presented the results of seven weeks of intense and targeted work with a concept for year-round drilling and exploration offshore north-east Greenland. More than anything their work unfolded a massive need for new technologies, improved standards and increased arctic research. But that’s not all; the students predict that drilling in the Arctic could be up to four times as expensive as drilling in the North Sea.
Dr. William P. Cullen rejoins DNV Petroleum Services
SINGAPORE – DNV Petroleum Services is pleased to announce that Dr. William P. Cullen has rejoined the company as a Senior Consultant, after retiring in 2004 from his position as head of DNVPS Inc. in the US.
World’s most efficient container vessels contracted in China
Shanghai: The new generation of 10,000 TEU container vessels contracted by Seaspan represents major improvements in energy efficiency, cargo capacity, operational efficiency and emission reductions. The order for seven 10,000 TEU container vessels plus 18 options is the biggest ever container contract entered into in China. The vessels will be built to DNV class.
DNV to verify Green Ships for Korea Finance Corporation’s “Green Ship Program”
SEOUL: On 15 June 2011, DNV signed a MoU with the Korea Finance Corporation (KoFC) to cooperate on verification of the green ships.
Leadership change at DNV Petroleum Services
SINGAPORE – DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) is pleased to announce that Eirik Andreassen has taken over the position of Managing Director from Tore Morten Wetterhus, who is returning to DNV HQ in Oslo, Norway, to assume the role of Director of Technology & Services at the Governance & Global Development Division.
USCG extends additional statutory authority to DNV
Houston: The US Coast Guard (USCG) has granted DNV the authority to issue Certificates of Fitness to US-flagged offshore supply vessels (OSVs) that transport or handle limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances (NLS).
Crew competence in managing marine fuel is paramount to safe and efficient ship operations
Maritime academy trainees should receive thorough grounding in bunker management before going to sea
Patents released for using sandwich material of steel and light weight concrete
DNV release patents for using sandwich material of steel and light weight concrete as construction material of ships and offshore units
Ecore: A step change in VLOC design
Together with FKAB, TGE Marine, Cargotec and MAN Diesel & Turbo, DNV has participated in a joint industry project to develop Ecore, a Very Large Ore Carrier concept designed to lower fuel costs and improve loading efficiency.
ECO-Ship 2020: An open hatch bulk carrier of the future
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and DNV are pleased to announce the completion of the first milestone of a joint programme to develop the ECO-Ship 2020, a concept design for an open hatch bulk carrier (OHBC) developed to significantly lower fuel costs, meet or exceed regulatory standards and improve commercial performance.
ShipGaz awarded DNV’s SeaSkill certificate
ShipGaz Training was today awarded the DNV SeaSkill™ Maritime Education and Training Certificate. The certificate was handed over to ShipGaz Training at the Nor-Shipping conference in Oslo, Norway.
New DNV data analytics tool helps shipping companies get best value from bunker purchases
Oslo, Norway – DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) releases Fuel Insight, the most advanced data analytics product for bunker fuel, providing incisive real-time information on deliveries around the world as an aid for effective procurement and benchmarking.
Safety trend reversed
Oslo: “A downward trend in safety statics creates concerns and it is now time to reinstall the balance between safety and environmental risk. A greater focus on the human elements and competence in the shipping industry is needed,” said Tor Svensen, the President of DNV.
USCG gives DNV nod for Passenger Ship Safety Certificates
Houston: The U.S. Coast Guard has extended DNV’s statutory authorizations under the USCG Alternate Compliance Program to include Passenger Ship Safety Certificates.
Positive trend in ship safety is broken, says DNV President
Singapore, 13.04.2011: “Year on year improvements in ship safety is now turning into a negative trend. This is extremely worrying and requires a stronger focus on competence development both onboard and onshore,” DNV’s President Tor E. Svensen said at Sea Asia.
New Guide and Calculator demonstrate profitable fuel saving
Singapore: Bulk carrier newbuildings have a potential for saving 5 – 10 percent of fuel cost by introducing fuel saving measures.
DNV qualifies Polarcus Arctic operating procedures
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) is pleased to announce the hand over today of DNV’s Statement of Qualification to qualify Polarcus’ Arctic operating procedures according to industry best practice and relevant standards. The Statement of Qualification was presented to Polarcus at the 7th Annual Arctic Shipping Summit in Helsinki, Finland.
Stena RoRo first to sign Triple-E contract
Gothenburg: Stena RoRo has become the first operator to sign a contract for DNV’s new Triple-E rating. Triple-E is an environmental and energy efficiency rating scheme for ships which helps ship operators to stay at the forefront with regard to green shipping rules and regulations.
Dedicated energy efficiency group established in Piraeus
Piraeus: DNV has established a dedicated environment and energy efficiency team to operate out of the Piraeus office in response to the increasing level of interest shown by shipowners in the region.
DNV predicts technologies towards 2020
DNV’s Technology Outlook 2020 report highlights technologies that could have great impact in the maritime and energy sectors.
Towards performance based regulations
The US Coast Guard issues regulations to ensure maritime safety. USCG Commandant Bob Papp is interviewed in DNV’s corporate magazine Forum: “To be sure, we have prescriptive regulations, such as many of the lifesaving and fire protection regulations, but we are moving more towards performance based regulations,” he says.
Large potential for LNG in regional shipping and power generation
Singapore: Investments in infrastructure for small scale LNG power production might be justified when the total demand for electric power exceeds 500 MW within a 120,000 km2 island region with no pipeline connection.
First 2-stroke gas engine taking Quantum 1-stroke further
London: By introducing a new solution for LNG-fuelled ships, DNV and MAN Diesel & Turbo are taking the Quantum concept ship one stroke further. Both the machinery and the hull design and arrangement have been improved.
Dolphin Drilling to receive the first ISDS class notation
DNV will shortly issue the first ISDS (Integrated Software Dependent Systems) class certificate to Dolphin Drilling. Several major rig owners are now requesting the ISDS notation on newbuilds. DNV is working to prepare yards and suppliers worldwide to deliver to the ISDS requirements.
Prepares for safety and compliance at Rotterdam’s new LNG terminal
Rotterdam: Rotterdam’s Gate terminal will be the first LNG import terminal in The Netherlands and DNV is assisting the developers to meet the safety and regulatory requirements set for this landmark project.
DNV Petroleum Services goes green with DHL
Singapore-based DNV Petroleum Services now uses DHL’s GOGREEN Carbon Neutral shipping services.
Supply chain optimization will reduce ship emissions and benefit the environment
Together with partners in the MARLEN project, DNV recently completed the development of a supply chain performance tool for calculating the environmental impact and energy efficiency of maritime logistics chains.
DNVPS charts 30 years of progress in the bunker testing business
DNV Petroleum Services launched its testing service on Jan. 1, 1981. The company has tested 1.4 million fuel samples since then.