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Class News is now named as Maritime News.
Date: 2008-02-06
The DNV-classed fleet is growing steadily reaching 5,000 vessels (ships and MOUs).
If the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code is adopted by IMO in December 2002, its implementation will require tremendous effort by the shipping community to prevent obstruction to international trade. This applies specifically to the requirements for ship security certification, as these requirements are due first.
Introducing adhesive bonding into the fabrication of high speed craft and passenger vessels is expected to save time and costs, according to new research.
Most containerised cargo passes through numerous port and other facilities, and may be shipped in a number of vessels. The new security requirement might easily become a costly affair, causing serious slowdown of world trade if more inspections are required. We have to find a cost-effective way to do it.
Captain Orhan Karademir, operations manager of the Turkish shipowners Geden, stresses the importance of choosing the right class to optimise the operation of a vessel.
For the first time, port facilities have been included in IMO’s regulations. The philosophy ensure appropriate security measures throughout the entire logistics chain.
The majority of incidents between supply vessels and offshore installations seem to be caused by failure in the bridge system.
All survey reports and certificates are made digitally available for clients through the Nauticus tool box.
Course of events During repair work on board a passenger vessel alongside, a subcontractor representative was killed by a watertight door closing on him.
DNV aims to assist the industry in a smooth transition towards a safety and security culture in shipping companies and on board ships.
Sharpening focus on a variety of environmental challenges facing the shipping industry has led to a growing demand for environmental services. DNV has established a separate unit to help customers meet these demands.
Yards and owners are urged to contact DNV to discuss implementation of the new regulations for ice class in the Northern Baltic Sea.
Through a joint industry project sponsored by DNV and shipbuilder Aker Kværner Yards, a new steel-concrete sandwich concept has been developed to offer greater levels of safety for bulk carriers.
It is expected that IMO will adopt the new International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code in December 2002. All cargo ships over 500 grt and all passenger ships in international trade, including high speed light craft, must have a security certificate in place by 1 July 2004, according to the draft.
DNV realised that security within the shipping industry would be regulated following the attack on the USS Cole. The necessary steps have since then been taken by DNV to prepare for the new situation.
The September 11 attacks initiated a quick reaction from the IMO. A security plan for 56,000 vessels was needed as soon as possible, to avoid shipping becoming a new terrorist target.
