Oliver Moghissi to serve as Vice President of NACE
The Houston-based NACE International, the recognized leader in the corrosion engineering and science community, has named Oliver C. Moghissi, Director of DNV’s Materials & Corrosion Technology Center, as vice president for the 2010-2011 term.
World’s first private yacht regulations
The world’s first ever private yacht regulations have been developed by the UAE National Transport Authority (NTA) and Abu Dhabi MAR with support from DNV.
Second Polarcus vessel delivered
Polarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.
Helping customers reduce costs through energy efficiency and fuel management
In response to customer demand for reducing operating costs and rising concerns over carbon emissions, DNV is working with a number shipowners and operators to reduce fuel consumption up to 15 per cent annually.
160 Choice hotels certified to Environmental Management System standard
All 160 Choice hotels have now been certified by DNV to the Environmental Management System standard - ISO 14001.
DNV joins Zero Emission Mobility alliance
An international cooperative effort to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible was announced during the COP 15 climate conference in Copenhagen. DNV is part of the effort and has assembled a team to define a road map for DNV moving forward with sustainable mobility.
DNV has established an offshore committee in China
DNV has recently established a Greater China Offshore Committee. Mr Zhou Shouwei, Vice General Manager of CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, who is also one of the pioneers of China’s offshore industry, accepted DNV’s invitation to be the chairman of the committee.
DNV's New Hospital Accreditation rapidly gaining ground in the US
IASIS Healthcare® is the first health system to achieve DNV accreditation across its entire network of 16 hospitals.
UC partners with DNV to raise educational standards
University of Cebu and DNV have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to help enhance maritime education and training standards in the Philippines.
First of six Polarcus vessels delivered
Dubai-based owner Polarcus has taken delivery of Polarcus Nadia, the first of six advanced seismic vessels. All will be built at Drydocks World Dubai and classed by DNV.
Prestigious “Green Globe” awarded to DNV
DNV in the UK received an award at the Green Business Awards 2009. The "Green Globes" uphold the most innovative, ambitious and effective initiatives by UK business for achieving environmental sustainability, and implementing smart business practice
DNV Secures Frame Agreements with NYK
DNV has secured two ship recycling frame agreements with NYK to provide the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) and perform review and survey for the IHM Statement of Compliance for 35 NYK-operated vessels.
World’s first circular ultra-deep-water drilling rig delivered with DNV class
Sevan Marine’s Sevan Driller, the world’s first cylindrical drilling unit, has completed sea trials off the coast of China on November 23, 2009, and has started its voyage to Brasil for commencement of a six-year contract with Petrobras S.A.
DNV and Intertek discuss business assurance merger
Oslo, 20.11.2009: DNV and Intertek today announced that they are in discussions regarding a potential to unite their business assurance activities, and thereby consolidating its position as a world leader in certification, inspection and testing.
Maran Tankers targets operational excellence with ISO and OHSAS certifications
Athens: At a recent ceremony Maran Tankers of Greece received ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 – both certificates issued by DNV.
Safety Excellence: Leveraging DNV’s in-house competence
With a multi-disciplinary team involving engineers, psychologists and organizational sociologists, the Safety Excellence project team now working with BWGas to improve safety performance is bringing new insight into a very human issue: Safety Culture.
Joining the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute
DNV has become a founding member of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute.
No fine imposed – no major changes
The European Commission has concluded its investigation without finding any breach of competition law.
New DNV Forum available now
Read about the Norwegian Government's high north policy, and the DNV-led project to safeguard petroleum activities in this fragile yet resource rich area. DNV Forum no 2 is available now.
DNV Silent notation makes some noise
First announced in October, DNV’s new optional notation for vessels seeking to reduce vessel noise is scheduled to be available 1 January 2010.
