DNVPS restructures its bunker quantity service
In a move to improve the quality of its bunker quantity surveys, DNV Petroleum Services is restructuring its services
DNV selected “Best verifier”
DNV has in the magazine Environmental Finance been elected the best verifier regarding climate change projects.
Quality assurance of Oslo airport security
DNV Consulting has been asked to help improve the security at Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Norway’s main airport.
DNV-classed ships have lowest detention ratio
Ships classed with DNV have the lowest detention rate, according to a study of official worldwide Port State Control (PSC) statistics published on the Internet.
DNV celebrates 30 years in Brazil
Thirty years ago, DNV established an office in Rio de Janeiro. Today, DNV’s resource base in Brazil includes a total of 300 employees located in seven offices throughout the country.
Training PGN’s top management
Two training sessions of top management and project engineers of Indonesian pipeline company PGN has been arranged at DNV’s headquarters in Oslo this autumn.
Best in Class
DNV reclaimed its crown as ‘The Best Classification Society’ at the Lloyd’s List Awards
Putin has signed the Kyoto protocol
With Russia’s ratification the Kyoto Protocol will enter into force three months from now. This means kick-off for the international emissions trading.
Munch museum to improve security
In light of the dramatic armed robbery of Munch’s famous artworks, “The Scream” and “Madonna”, DNV has conducted a high-profile security analysis of the Munch museum in Oslo.
IACS Council decides on common rules
An extraordinary Council meeting in IACS yesterday agreed that on January 1, 2006 all IACS societies will issue new Common Rules for the Scantlings of Tankers and for Bulk Carriers.
Managing risk by managing information
Managing information related to assets and processes is very costly, and can be as high as the construction cost itself. Information Quality Management may be the answer.
Europe consolidates animal feed standards
The European Association of Feed Additive Manufactures has issued a code of practice to ensure safety of animal feed additives and premixtures.
DNVPS attempts to resolve bunker boycott
A small number of bunker suppliers in Singapore have boycotted DNV Petroleum Services’ (DNVPS) quantity surveyors. While resolving the boycott is a top priority for DNVPS, it is not prepared to compromise on its survey procedures.
DNV acquires CoreRatings
CoreRatings is the leading European rating agency for independent investment analyses of corporate responsibility risks.
Philcamsat sails high with DNV SeaSkill
DNV’s decision to launch the SeaSkill system in the Philippines recognizes the fact that the Philippines continues to be the world’s major supplier of seafarers.
Focus on 50 years of DNV-research
DNV’s fifty years of research has been celebrated with an open research week at DNV’s headquarters in Norway.
First African sports betting operator certified
DNV Certification has issued certificates according to the World Lottery Association standard and the BS 7799-2 standard to Morocco’s sports betting operator.
Food accreditation for DNV in Italy
As the first certification body in Italy, DNV has been accredited to provide the International Food Standard certification, IFS.
eApproval service for customers established
Recently, DNV established an approval service, eApproval, which enable the clients to submit and receive approval documentation electronically.
Environmental due diligence: Sofa, so good
DNV Consulting UK recently carried out the environmental due diligence of DFS – a UK-based sofa manufacturer and retailer – as part of a proposed €670 million deal regarding public-to-private management buy-out.
Drilling for core samples of the earth
The Japanese drill ship Chikyu, a high-tech, state-of-the-art drilling vessel with laboratories, is to be used to drill for core samples of the earth offshore.
Offshore concrete structures are back
After a period with low demand for concrete offshore installations, the market is booming with concrete projects for LNG receiving terminals and offshore platforms.
Effort to cut crane accidents
A study conducted by the Petroleum Safety Authority of Norway (PTIL), revealed many offshore crane accidents involving personal injuries. The revised Norsok-standard was issued in July this year.
DNV's young professionals - ruling champions defending their title
Two young women and two young men are defending DNV’s honour at ONS 2004, competing for the Young Professional Company Award.
Ekofisk – ageing with pride
In order to uphold and control the structural integrity of the Ekofisk platforms, a new web information platform is being developed in close cooperation between ConocoPhillips and DNV.
50 per cent accident reduction
An independent study illustrates that 50 per cent of all nautical accidents could have been avoided if the vessels were equipped with the bridge design, nautical safety class notation (NAUT).
DNV Research explores nanotechnology
DNV Research is looking into how nanotechnology can be utilised in future DNV services.
Mirabella V - a dream come true
Mirabella V - classified by DNV - the world's largest sailing sloop ever - has recently been delivered to its owner, Joe Vittoria.
Joe Vittoria - a 69-year-old who dreamt of having the Mirabella V
It took seven years to design and build the Mirabella V. Joe Vittoria, a 69-year-old American who now lives in Florida, spent a considerable part of what could have been a relaxed pensioner's life realising his dream of having a sailing boat that no one had ever seen the likes of before.
The Joint Tanker Project website goes online
The draft common structural rules for double-hull oil tankers can now be accessed on the web. The site gives users the opportunity to comment on the draft rules.
First-ever series of VLCC's in China completed
China’s first-ever series of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) have all been built to DNV class. The last in the series of five ships was recently delivered to owner NITC.
First DNV certification rules for wind turbines
DNV issues design standard and certification regime for offshore wind turbines, comparable with Class Rules for ships.
Stricter requirements for thickness measurement companies
DNV has introduced stricter requirements for companies doing ultrasonic thickness measurements (UTM).
Combating engine air pollution
DNV has issued some 2100 EAPP (Engine Air Pollution Prevention) statements of compliance to engine manufacturers all around the world, since 1999, suggesting that the battle to significantly reduce NOx emissions from ships is being won.
World-Wide adopts Nauticus technology
DNV is to help World-Wide Shipping manage inspections of its single hull tankers using Nauticus technology.
DNV to certify RNN personnel
The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNN) has awarded a €200 000 contract to DNV SeaSkill for the examination and certification of 4000 of its ratings and officers.
DNV to certify RNN personnel
The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNN) has awarded a €200 000 contract to DNV SeaSkill for the examination and certification of 4000 of its ratings and officers.
Wall Street Institute earns quality certificate
The Wall Street Institute School of English is one of the few English language instruction schools to be certified to ISO 9001:2000.
Polish McDonald’s ISO 14001 certified
DNV has issued a corporate ISO 14001 certificate to the Polish McDonald’s restaurant chain.
AMETIAP and DNV sign co-operation agreement
DNV SeaSkill has signed a wide-ranging co-operation agreement with the Association of Maritime Education and Training Institutions in Asia Pacific (AMETIAP).
DNV sign agreement with CENER
Cooperation with the Spanish reference centre for renewable energy (CENER) covers type certification of wind turbines.
DNV-sponsored Children’s Prize awarded to Thai Prateep
Today Friday, the previous child labourer, Thai Prateep Ungsongtham Hata receives The World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child (WCPRC). This prize is sponsored by DNV.
SAFETI & PHAST 6.4 release
DNV Risk Management Solutions releases the risk assessment software SAFETI & PHAST version 6.4.
DNV appoints Global Gas Manager
DNV has appointed Pål Jahre Nilsen as its global gas manager.
DNV lands climate change contract in India
The Indian Aluminium Company, Ltd. (INDAL) has chosen DNV to validate its CDM project.
DNV is preparing umbilical guidelines
A Joint Industry Project (JIP) has been established to publish guidelines on the design, fabrication, maintenance and operation of umbilicals.
Avoid guesses, bring facts to LNG discussions
The demand for LNG in the years to come will increase by huge steps. DNV and sponsors have initiated an independent assessment to increase clarity for risk-based decision-making.
DNV signed a partnership agreement with the Red Cross/Red Crescent
DNV has signed an agreement with the Red Cross/Red Crescent focusing on water and emergency response units.
Climate change contract with the Chinese government
DNV Certification in China has signed a contract with CICETE, a Chinese governmental agency.
Quality certificates awarded to Ferrari and Maserati
DNV has awarded ISO 9001:2000 certificates to Ferrari and Maserati in Italy.
LNG - the new risk agenda
DNV is analyzing the effects of major LNG release scenarios from maritime or terminal operators. The results are intended to provide a public benchmark for the LNG industry.