DNV has been chosen as the best class society in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent by the maritime magazine Seatrade.
Never before has class been a category at the annual Seatrade Dinner and Awards for this region. When it was introduced this year, DNV was chosen as the winner.
Some of the other maritime magazines have similar awards. It is interesting to note that DNV was also chosen as the winner when Lloyds List introduced its award for the same region two years ago.
“I really feel we should be proud of what we do and how we do our work when the industry chooses DNV as the best
classification society again and again,” says Eivind Grøstad, regional manager of DNV Middle East and India. “I am proud and honoured to lead such a dedicated, loyal and innovative team.”
The award was presented to Eivind Grøstad at an impressive ceremony in Dubai earlier this week attended by 850 shipping people wearing black-tie or national dress. “Just receiving this award in front of these important customers was a boost in itself,” says Grøstad.
All in all, DNV achieved the highest score on the following set of criteria stipulated by Seatrade:
Contribution to the development of the maritime sector across the region
Innovation, either technical, operational or commercial
Commitment to safety and quality
Social and environmental responsibility
Business enterprise and achievement
Involvement in the training and development of personnel
Largest class, too
DNV has grown to be the largest class
society in terms of tonnage volume in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent region. At the end of October, 38% of all international vessels operated from the region were classed with DNV.
DNV also has the largest order book of new orders in the region, representing some 35% of ordered vessels. More than 125 vessels are on order or under construction in this region at the time of writing. This represents 50% of tonnage.
“Let me finally thank every single DNV employee in my region who has contributed to our success. After all, it’s the daily work on board the vessels either in operation or under construction, along with the way we handle our clients, which finally determine our image,” concludes Eivind Grøstad.