Environmental magazine chooses DNV as “Best verifier”
The magazine Environmental Finance has chosen DNV as the best verification company for climate change projects.
New IMO Requirements from January 2006
The new IMO requirements are available as a download now. They will also be distributed to shipowners and yards via the local DNV stations.
IACS agrees on new common structural rules
The Council of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has unanimously adopted the common structural rules.
Consumer healthcare giant certified to SA 8000
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited (GSKCH), India, has been certified to SA 8000.
China – building for the future
This special report focuses on China's aim to reach the summit of world shipbuilding by 2015 through shipyard modernisation and increased efficiency and rationalisation.
DNV best and most innovative
Lloyd's List announced DNV as the winner of their “Best and most innovative class society in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Award 2005”.
DNVPS fuel tests accurate and valid
Recent tests by DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) in Singapore have shown aluminium and silicon levels to be off specifications.
DNV and PSA report on human factors in drilling and well operations
DNV Consulting and the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) have co-operated to deliver a report called "Human Factors in Drilling and Well Operations – challenges, projects and activities".
Joint industry project on LNG facilities
DNV has initiated a joint industry project to develop risk-based inspection and maintenance to improve the reliability and availability of LNG facilities.
DNV goes deep
DNV is to develop new specifications for remotely operated subsea pipeline repair in cooperation with an industry consortium.
LNG assessments on Canary Islands
DNV Consulting has performed an independent assessment of two proposed land-based LNG receiving, storage and re-gasification terminals on Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
Breakthrough in French market
DNV Technology Services has been awarded a contract with the French contractor Technip to provide third-party verification services for the Agbami field development in Nigerian deep waters.
New Petrobras pipelines
Petrobras, the Brazilian oil and gas major, is to install new pipelines within the Campos and Espirito Santo basins.
Fluor Enterprises contract
DNV Consulting USA has been awarded a contract with Fluor Enterprises Inc to provide two critical HSE studies for a new grass-root refinery in Kuwait.
First training for new common structural rules
The first ever training course on the new common structural rules and Nauticus Hull was delivered to 30 participants from 14 companies at the DNV Academy in Shanghai 11-14 October.
Global contract with Linde Gas
DNV Consulting Germany has signed a global frame agreement with Linde Gas, the gas division of the German technology company Linde AG.
DNV's Houston office operational again
Evacuated employees are returning slowly but surely to the Houston area, and the DNV office in Houston is open for business.
DNV's Houston office closed due to hurricane threat
The DNV Houston office will be closed Thursday and Friday, September 22 and 23, 2005 due to the impending threat from Hurricane Rita.
Nauticus Hull preferred by Korean shipbuilders
The Korea Shipbuilder Association (KOSHIPA) stated a preference for DNV's Nauticus Hull software, in their review of the IACS common structural rules now being developed for tankers.
DNV reports post-Katrina service continuity
DNV has executed its emergency and contingency plan to provide continuous services following the disaster throughout the U.S. Gulf Coast due to Hurricane Katrina.
DNV secures major contract with CNOOC in China
DNV Software has secured a 2.7 MNOK SESAM contract with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for Deep Water Field Developments.
Sonatrach awards DNV contract
DNV has signed a contract with Algerian oil national Sonatrach for the development and implementation of an emergency and crisis management system for the organisation’s 127 sites in Algeria.
Enterprise risk management contract from PDVSA
Venezuelan oil major PDVSA has signed a contract with DNV Consulting in Houston to provide Enterprise Risk Management training.
DNV secures more LNG ship orders
DNV has won the lion’s share of Qatar’s second batch of LNG ship orders. Seven of twelve megacarriers ordered for the Ras Gas III project will be built in Korea to DNV class.
PSC ranking attests to DNV’s quality standards
The performance of DNV-classed vessels in Port State Control (PSC) continues to be one of the world’s best.
World’s biggest semi-submersible rig
DNV has been contracted to class the new 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rig. When complete in 2007, Eastern Drilling 1 will be the largest of its kind ever built.
Rising sulphur levels in marine fuels
A recent study of worldwide fuel sulphur levels by DNV Petroleum Services shows a rise in bunker deliveries with sulphur content above 4.0 percent over the past two years.
DNV accredited by UN for verification of CDM projects
OSLO: DNV is the first company to be accredited by the UN to verify greenhouse gas emissions reductions from projects in the developing world.
DNV establishes centre to meet needs for LNG safety
Houston: DNV in the USA establishes a Waterway Suitability Assessment Center of Excellence in Houston, Texas. The intention is to assist owners and operators of LNG marine terminals in safety and security guidance.
New DNV office in Paris
Paris: A new DNV office is today opened in Paris. Paris is an important hub for the oil and gas industry, mainly for Europe and West Africa, and the office is of course an important vehicle for establishing closer relationships with the major French players.
Safe Software in Space
DNV Consulting has recently won two contracts related to Independent Software Verification and Validation (ISVV).
India’s Premier Stock Exchange Certified
DNV Certification in India has certified the premier stock exchange in Mumbai. It is only the second stock exchange in the world to be certified to the information security standard.
Wind-turbine blade test centre opened in Denmark
DNV Certification: DNV Global Wind Energy has invested in a new test centre called the Blade Test Centre.
Online quality fuel service launched
Customers looking for greater confidence in their fuel purchases have a new tool at their disposal, called FuelWise, from DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS).
DNV develops new maritime certification standard
DNV develops industry’s first hardware-in-the-loop test certification
Big demand for Ice Class
Delegates at the recent London DNV forum heard that the Russian oil boom points way to big demand for ice class tankers. The last year has seen USD4.5bn go towards building high-spec vessels.
DNV forum addresses emission rule changes
Delegates at the DNV forum in Singapore heard that limiting the sulphur content of marine fuels in designated areas of Europe could lead to a shortage of low-sulphur fuel.
New MARPOL regulations enters into force
The MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI regulations, aimed at combating engine air pollution from ships, will enter into force on 19 May, 2005.
DNV establishes German Technical Committee
To further its commitment to the German market, DNV has now established a German Technical Committee.
Changes in requirements for recreational crafts
New sound and exhaust emission limits, as well as other requirements, are outlined in new European Directive provisions.
The UN has asked for DNV’s expertise in Sri Lanka
Thousands of small fishing boats were damaged by the tsunami on 26 December. The UN has asked DNV for its assistance in Sri Lanka, to ensure the quality of repairs and newbuildings.
Marte Ness on site in devastated Banda Aceh
DNV’s water expert Marte Ness is now operating as a Red Cross delegate in Banda Aceh. She is currently ensuring the Red Cross field hospital water supplies.
First China-flagged VLCC delivered
The first of two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) built by Dalian was delivered to the China Shipping Development in December. This is the first VLCC to fly the flag of the People’s Republic of China.
Developing pipeline technology courses for Statoil
DNV has been asked by Statoil to develop a two-stage training course in basic offshore pipeline technology.
World's largest LNG carriers classed by DNV
Overseas Shipholding Group, together with its partner Qatar Gas Transport Company, has recently signed a contract for the largest LNG carriers on order to date.
‘Dead’ ship forum attracts market interest
The complexity of the diesel electric propulsion arrangement was highlighted last week during an industry forum hosted by the DNV London Maritime Service Centre.