DNV appoints new CEO
Henrik O. Madsen has been appointed DNV’s (Det Norske Veritas) new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
World’s first certification of ship superintendents
DNV has performed the world’s first certification of ship superintendents when it recently certified four NYK superintendents. The event marks the launch of DNV’s new service line on personnel certification in the shipping industry.
Optimising clad and lined pipeline materials
OSLO: DNV will lead the work as 25 companies unite to gain a better understanding on how pipeline materials perform under different installation and service conditions.
DNV plays important role in first emission credits
OSLO: DNV has verified the first ever certified emission reductions (CER) under the Kyoto Protocol.
PMI and DNV sign exclusive agreement
Oslo: DNV Certification has signed a three year exclusive contract with Project Management Institute (PMI®), the world’s leading not-for-profit professional association for the project management profession.
New Recommended Practice for deepwater pipeline repair
OSLO 21.10.2005: DNV is to develop new specifications for remotely operated subsea pipeline repair in cooperation with an industry consortium. The consortium met today at DNV’s headquarters for a kick-off meeting, and a new DNV Recommended Practice will be issued by the end of 2006.
DNV Inspection sold
OSLO: 20 October 2005. Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has sold its Swedish inspection company, DNV Inspection, which has 500 employees, to Finland’s Inspecta. This sale also includes DNV Nuclear Technology and DNV Technology Sweden.
DNV sells the investor services part of CoreRatings
OSLO 2005-10-18: To focus on growing corporate ratings services, DNV sells the investor subscription business part of CoreRatings.
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. The accreditation consolidates DNV’s strong position in the international climate change arena.
DNV awarded Venture Production contract
DNV Consulting has been awarded a contract with UK independent Venture Production to carry out a series of risk based management system assessments and audits.
CAN Offshore and DNV secure Talisman contract
Aberdeen: CAN Offshore and DNV have been awarded a contract to provide independent integrity management services to Talisman Energy (UK) Limited.
DNV provides technical services to Ekofisk Operator
DNV is providing technical services to the Ekofisk operator under an existing frame agreement, in support of structure integrity management activities in the Greater Ekofisk Area.
DNV secures major LNG projects
DNV Consulting is to carry out a performance simulation analysis of the Angola LNG development and the addition of a further two trains of production capacity at Ras Laffan LNG’s site at Ras Laffan, Qatar.
DNV celebrates its first 25 years in Argentina
Buenos Aires: DNV commemorates its 25th anniversary in Argentina. During these 25 years DNV has issued more than 1000 certificates and is today the market leader in the country.
Class notations reduce accidents
A study of all DNV-classed vessels of 6,000 grt and above clearly shows the safety value of additional Class notations.
DNVPS completes global research network
DNVPS completes worldwide R&D network with new research unit in Fujairah.
DNV introduces Nauticus Early Design
Nauticus Early Design is a new 3D information system from DNV Software. Based on the next generation CAD and technologies, the new system enables faster contract and classification design.
DNV and ShipServ launch benchmarking study
DNV Maritime Solutions have joined forces with ShipServ to launch the 2005 ship supply management benchmarking study.
Dual Class RS/DNV in cold climate shipping
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) have signed an agreement paving the way for close co-operation within cold climate shipping.
Hydrogen centre to be established in Trondheim
Statkraft, Statoil and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) are planning to establish a hydrogen research and demonstration centre at Tyholt in Trondheim.
DNV and Teledata Informatics sign cooperation agreement
DNV has signed a cooperation agreement with Chennai-based Teledata Informatics to provide e-learning and certification of the competence of ship superintendents and electrical officers.
Hurricane damages prompts study
DNV is to carry out a study to find out more about the oil infrastructure damages during hurricane Ivan and how to be better prepared in the future to reduce hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico.
New rules and standards for offshore LNG terminals
Houston: DNV has recently issued new standards for offshore LNG terminals.
Riser integrity management will reduce risks and costs
Houston: Recent spills and riser failures call for more action from operators and the oil and gas industry at large.
First truss spar outside Gulf of Mexico to DNV class
Houston: The first truss spar to be installed outside the Gulf of Mexico is to be classed by DNV.
DNV launches isrs7
Houston: isrs7 has been developed as a Joint Industry Project between DNV and partners from the nuclear, chemical and petrochemicals industries worldwide.
Using Risk-Based Verification in decommissioning Ekofisk
Houston: When the deconstruction and removal of the Ekofisk Tank’s topside in the North Sea starts this summer, DNV has already used Risk-Based Verification methods in this decommissioning project.
International maritime award to DNV
DNV is the winner of the SeaTrade award in the category Innovation in Ship Operations. The award was announced at a gathering in London this week.
Acquisitions ensure growth in DNV
Oslo: Preliminary figures published by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) show that the company had revenues of MNOK 5 954 last year, producing an operating profit of MNOK 390.
Ageing drilling rigs - Meeting the challenge
Houston: Many mobile offshore units have now reached an age of 20 years or more, thereby exceeding their originally planned lifetime.
DNV acquires CC Technologies – a US pipeline technology company
Houston: DNV and Cortest Columbus Technologies (CCT) have today announced that DNV has acquired the US-based company.
DNV establishes PhD scholarships at two Indian IT universities
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is expanding its scholarship scheme for PhD students to include Indian students at Indian universities.
DNV acquires Primalux Suite of Asset Management Systems
Oslo, Norway: DNV has acquired the Primalux Suite of Asset Management Systems, developed by Primalux Technology Co. Ltd.
DNV acquires Jardine
Oslo: Jardine - a leading international provider of asset performance improvement services has been acquired by DNV.