Klaveness implements Hull Integrity Management. Also in this issue: First vessel to DNV class at Bohai's mega dock, OSM Ship Management benefits from DNV's expertise and MISC Berhad leading the way.
The newsletter is published four times a year and can be read online by navigating on the left menu.Date: 2008-02-06
Recently, Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co (BSHIC) celebrated the establishment of its new mega dock, No. 2 Shipbuilding Department, where the first VLCC of a series of four for CSC Nanjing Tanker Company started construction in July. The four VLCCs are all on the new dual-class scheme with DNV/CCS.
World First for HHI Korea and DNV. Chinese oil imports on Chinese-owned tankers. Dyvi signs Nauticus Construction contract for newbuildings in China and Singapore. DNV Academy developing shipbuilding in Vietnam. DNV’s expert advice sought by US Congress.
On 29 October, the CCS-DNV Technology Institute was inaugurated in Shanghai. It is a joint venture between the two leading class societies China Classification Society (CCS) and DNV.
The major dry bulk operator Klaveness Maritime Logistics has decided to implement DNV’s Hull Integrity Management service line. Initially the system will be implemented for six Cabus, which operate as combination vessels, with dry bulk as well as caustic soda.
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 56th session Ð 9Ð13 July 2007
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 83rd session Ð 3Ð12 October 2007, Copenhagen, Denmark
It has been brought to our attention that it is common practice in many yards to use rubber based insulation materials such as Kaiflex, Armaflex or similar to insulate sanitary piping (hot and cold water) in the accommodation.
Tor E. Svensen, Chief Operating Officer of DNV Maritime, is this year the chairman of IACS, the International Association of Classification Societies. In this capacity he recently addressed, among others, the shipowners associations in Singapore and Hong Kong.
“The regional managers for DNV Maritime Korea and DNV Maritime South East Asia and Australia/New Zealand are repatriating to Norway during the autumn according to contracts. We are pleased to announce their successors,” says Tor E. Svensen, COO DNV Maritime.
Shipping and logistics specialist MISC Berhad is determined to set standards and aims to establish itself as a leading integrated service provider focused on energy transportation, marine and heavy engineering and offshore floating facilities.
The NASC office (Nagasaki Approval Support Centre) is formally a part of Approval Centre Japan in Kobe, but will be an approval support unit available to DNV Maritime.
With more than 700 employees in China, DNV Maritime keeps a steady focus on teambuilding.
