DNV confirms COSCO’s sustainability credentials
COSCO, one of China’s flagship enterprises, has released its first Annual Sustainable Development Report. Verified by DNV, the report is the first in China to comply with the UN Global Compact initiative.
DNV to boost staffing in China
DNV is aiming to double in size and have 1,000 employees by 2010.
Ten years of quality certification for Ferrari
Ferrari started to work towards quality management system certification in 1994 to encourage innovation and improve both quality processes and performance, and was finally certified by DNV to ISO 9000 in 1996.
Vietnam: looking to the top
Vietnam’s fledgling shipbuilding industry has its sights on going higher. Although it is still some way behind South Korea, Japan and China, DNV management agree that Vietnam will move higher in the world shipbuilding league table.
DNV at World Business Forum
The third consecutive World Business Forum brought world leaders in management to Milan, exploring the latest trends and sharing their knowledge and insight.
Norwegian gas on tap in the UK
Supplies of gas to the UK via Hydro’s Langeled, the world’s longest subsea pipeline, have started – with the help of DNV.
DNV: Partnering on China’s path to growth
Bjørn K. Haugland has no doubts about his objectives for DNV in China. “My mission is to give our customers first-class support and through that expand DNV’s business in this growing market. We consider China, and Greater China as a whole, as a real growth area,” says DNV’s regional manager for Greater China.
First ever Hardware In the Loop test certificate
The diving and construction support ship Acergy Osprey was in June issued the first ever Hardware In the Loop (HIL) test certificate following successful tests of the dynamic positioning (DP) system onboard.
Unique software support for Common Structural Rules
DNV has launched its new Nauticus Hull Software, which provides unique support for the Common Structure Rules for both tankers and bulk carriers, only two months after the rules came into force in April this year.
Vietnam hospitals conferred ISO 9001:2000 status
The Eye Hospital and the intensive care unit of the Nguyan Tri Phoung Hospital in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, have both received ISO 9001:2000 quality management certificates from DNV.
Certification scheme for earth observations
Earth observation services worth Euro 600 million will be sold in 2006. Estimated growth is 20% annually. The European Space Agency (ESA) has asked DNV to help define a possible certification regime.
Red Cross and DNV Clean Water project in China
The Norwegian Red Cross and DNV have collaborated in a project to improve the quality of water for villagers in Jilin province in North Eastern China.
DNV expands its presence in China
DNV has officially opened its office in Ningbo in Zhejiang Province. The office brings the DNV Greater China network to 31 offices in 21 cities.
Conversion work for Frontline
Frontline has decided to develop a fleet of heavy lift ships. Together with its focus on floating oil production, this will extend the lifetime of this company’s Suezmax tankers which will be converted in China under DNV survey.
World’s first in Taiwan
Sunmax Biotechnology has become the first company in the world to receive the CE Medical Devices Directive certification for collagen implant products. DNV awarded the certificate to the Taiwan-based company, which sees it as a gateway to international markets.
Certificate to leading engine manufacturer in China
Shandong Huayuan Laidong Engine company, one of China’s leading manufacturers of diesel engines, was recently presented with the ISO/TS16049 certificate by DNV.
Henrik O. Madsen takes over as CEO of DNV
In line with DNV tradition, Henrik O. Madsen formally took over as CEO at the DNV Council meeting 8 May. The Council expressed its gratitude to Miklos Konkoly-Thege for his commitment and dedication for two decades, the last four years as CEO.
Ford’s CEO receives executive of the year award from DNV
Henrik O. Madsen presented a prestigious automotive industry award to Ford Motor Company’s CEO, William Clay Ford Jr.
DNV opens Academy in Shanghai
DNV has officially opened its Maritime Academy in Shanghai. The Academy, DNV’s third in China, is dedicated to improving technological competence for industry practitioners.
Global Compact agreement with Cosco
DNV has signed an agreement with Cosco, the world’s largest shipowner. Under their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), DNV will provide services to support Cosco’s sustainable business developments under the United Nations Global Compact.
Unique platform successfully skidded out
The Sevan Stabilised Platform (SSP) Piranema has been successfully skidded out onto the drytow vessel Kang Sheng Kou at the Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China.
Largest customer certified to OHSAS
With 100 manufacturing sites all over the world, SKF is both the world’s first major bearing manufacturer and the largest company to have its Occupational Health, Safety and Management System certified by DNV Certification.
DNV commits to Hong Kong with maritime academy
DNV has opened a dedicated maritime academy in Hong Kong and pledged support to the territory’s sea school and maritime museum.
China’s largest tankers to be classed by DNV
DNV has been contracted to class two new supertankers for Bergesen World-Wide Shipping. The VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers) will be the largest tankers ever built in China.
DNV receives Forest Leadership Award
Global forest products company UPM, global conservation organisation WWF and DNV were today awarded the Forest Leadership 2006 Partnership Award for a joint forest certification project.
Celebrating 25 years of fuel testing
DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) celebrated mid February its 25th anniversary with a top level customer dinner and seminar in Singapore. The milestone was also used as a vehicle to launch a new service called “Total Fuel Management Solution”.
DNV reopens New Orleans Office
The DNV New Orleans office is 100% operational as of 3 January 2006. The New Orleans and Mobile offices were closed due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.
DNV launches unique software
DNV has launched its new Nauticus Hull software, which provides unique support for the Common Structural Rules for double hull oil tankers, only three weeks after the Rules were adopted by the Council of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
EDF means business with environmental certification
In one of the biggest certification contracts ever, the EDF group (Electricité de France) has been certified by DNV to the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems.