Sponsoring a spectacular climate exhibition
OSLO: DNV is sponsoring Klima X, a climate exhibition that opened recently in the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (Norsk Teknisk Museum).
Increasing food safety awareness among Arabic food producers
The Arab Federation for Food Industries (AFFI) and DNV signed an agreement on 29 November, under which DNV will be the exclusive provider of certification services for AFFI’s members.
Sevan makes seven in China with DNV
DNV is providing offshore classification services for Sevan Marine’s extensive series of seven (7) offshore projects underway in China. Sevan’s order book in China represents the single biggest offshore series undertaken to date in China.
DNV expertise for China’s offshore arena
DNV is committing extensive resources and is moving its Asia head office from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Shanghai, China, in March 2008.
New DNV software production centre in Shanghai
DNV has decided to establish a new software production centre in Shanghai, China. The centre will be opened on 1 January 2008.
Guangzhou Shipyard links up with DNV again for heavy lift job
Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has selected DNV as a key partner to classify a pair of innovative large semi-submersible heavy lift newbuildings.
Large vessels to be built in China to DNV class
When new very large vessels are to be built in China, the shipowner and yards are looking to DNV for class services.
New revision of DNV’s Pipeline standard is released
Oslo: DNV is releasing a new revision of the DNV Submarine Pipeline Standard - DNV OS F101. In cooperation with the industry, this worldwide preferred standard is now ISO harmonised, as well as having an increased focus on integrity management and improved document structure.
New head of strategy and business development at DNV
Oslo/London: In order to strengthen its position in the global energy industry, DNV has appointed David Walker as director of strategy and business development.
DNV and COSCO Shipyard Group sign strategic agreement
Tianjin, China: DNV and COSCO Shipyard Group signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement at the Word Shipping (China) Summit 2007, marking the cooperation between COSCO and DNV have entered into a new phase.
DNV Denmark expanding together with the Danish maritime industry
Copenhagen: The Danish maritime industry is currently facing major expansion. As a class society, DNV has taken this growth into account by further expanding and extending its services for this industry.
CCS and DNV join hands
Shanghai: CCS-DNV Technology Institute, a joint venture between the two leading class societies - China Classification Society and Det Norske Veritas, is inaugurated today in Shanghai.
BBS and DNV enter strategic partnership
Oslo: BBS and DNV have joined forces to provide the market with a complete set of trust services for electronic business transactions.
DNV signs research collaboration agreement with NTUA
Athens: A strategic research and development collaboration agreement has been signed between DNV and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).
DNV supports Wuhan’s development as maritime cluster
Norway’s model as a maritime cluster has important lessons for the fast-growing Chinese shipbuilding industry, particularly for the further development of marine equipment in Wuhan, said DNV’s Vice President and Regional Manager for Greater China Bjørn K Haugland.
DNV to qualify Aker Kvaerner’s carbon capture technology
Oslo: Aker Kvaerner has today awarded DNV a contract to qualify the carbon capture technology which will be used in the Just CatchTM Bio Demo plant.
DNV launches a new approach for Process Safety Management
Aberdeen/Offshore Europe: Despite the introduction of safety cases and safety management systems, major accidents continue to cause great concern within the upstream and downstream sectors.
DNV asks the industry to develop Arctic pipeline standards
Oslo/Aberdeen: As oil and gas operations move into the Arctic, a number of new challenges are arising due to ice interaction with surface and subsea offshore installations.
Harmonising industry standards for the Barents Sea
Tromsø, Norway: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is to head up a project of harmonising industry standards for health, safety and the environment for the Barents Sea. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will partly finance the project.
DNV expands within US healthcare
Houston, Texas: DNV expands its hospital assessment and risk management services in the US by acquiring the US-based TUV Healthcare Specialists (TUVHS), an experienced specialist firm in the hospital accreditation market.
Singapore – geared for repairs, but gearing up for newbuildings
The number of newbuildings being built in Singapore has increased and is today at a higher level than for the past decade. At the year-end, the number of DNV newbuildings in progress will most probably be close to 30.
DNV commits to maritime development in Taiwan - ‘DNV Academy Taiwan’ opened
Taipei — World-leading classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) today officially opened a maritime academy in Taipei. The fifth in Greater China, ‘DNV Academy Taiwan’ is dedicated to improving technological and management competence for industry practioners.
The first two Vietnamese Diamonds are sailing
The first two diamond design vessels, the Graiglas and Florence, have left the Vietnamese yards and taken on their first cargo.
The Natchan Rera – a new milestone for High Speed Light Craft
Hobart, Tasmania: The launch of Australian Incat yard’s 112-metre wave piercing catamaran earlier this week set new milestones for High Speed Light Craft shipping.
DNV invites the oil and gas industry to develop standards on CO2 capture, transmission and storage
Oslo: Proper standards and best practices for capture, transmission and storage of CO2, as well as adequate qualification procedures do not currently exist in the oil and gas industry. In order to develop these important guidelines and standards, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is therefore inviting international industry leaders and key stakeholders to join three significant Joint Industry Projects.
New service from DNV with software from CD-adapco
Oslo, New York and London: DNV (Det Norske Veritas) has selected a software solution for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) from CD-adapco to extend its leading-edge technical consulting service line.
Airbus blazes clean trail
Airbus has set ambitious goals for reducing the CO2 emissions from its aircraft manufacturing operations and its aircraft. The group has been awarded a certificate of compliance with ISO 14001 by DNV.
DNV addresses bulk carrier priorities at Hong Kong event
Hong Kong: To assist owners with the challenges of building and operating ships for the booming bulk cargo trades, Det Norske Veritas conducted a half-day seminar on bulk carrier construction and operation in Hong Kong.
Introducing attention zones to reduce collisions and groundings
Oslo: Ship collisions and groundings make up a considerable percentage of major maritime accidents.
Improving the quality of training centres
Oslo: “The only way to operate ships safely is by having well trained and competent seafarers.
Huge demand for seismic vessels – tenfold increase in classification requests
Oslo: The booming global economy and high oil price have led to strong demand for seismographic ships. DNV is experiencing a tenfold increase in classification requests compared to previous years.
Expects greater variation in safety performance
DNV expects there to be an increased differentiation in safety performance due to the high pressure to maintain the expertise in the shipping industry.
Shipping needs to act now
Oslo: “Shipping has no more than two to three years to demonstrate emission-reduction results. To be able to use this restricted timeframe effectively, the industry has to start searching for voluntary improvements now.”
Strengthened focus on US commercial fishing vessel safety
The US Congress has asked DNV to provide input and advice on actions to improve safety for fishing vessels.
Electronic charts may avert one in three groundings
Oslo: If Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) are made mandatory on board ships, the number of groundings is likely to be reduced by a third according to a study carried out by DNV.
Joining forces for the effective design of ships for the future
Oslo: Aker Yards, Rolls Royce Marine and DNV are joining forces with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim.
Joint Industry Projects covering subsea pipeline integrity management
Today, there are no recognised specifications or recommended practices available for Subsea Pipeline Integrity Management Systems. DNV is currently launching two Joint Industry Projects (JIP) covering these aspects.
LNG pipeline receives fitness for service certificate
Houston: ITP InTerPipe’s (ITP) highly insulated pipe-in-pipe technology for subsea, oil and gas flowlines has gone through eight years of development to be able to transport LNG.
DNV with new class notation for well intervention equipment
Houston, OTC: To meet the current trend of dedicated well intervention vessels, DNV has established a new class notation for well intervention equipment - WELL.
New method developed to protect against major oil and gas fires
Houston: To protect against major fires on oil and gas platforms, the detailed design of safety systems can now be carried out using a new optimisation method developed by DNV.
DNV launches Material and Corrosion Research Center in Ohio
Ohio, USA: DNV launches the new Material and Corrosion Research Center in Columbus, Ohio. It is being founded in close cooperation with Ohio State University and CC Technologies.
Shipping’s voyage to a sustainable future
Shanghai: Sustainability will be the key driving dynamic at the heart of the shipping industry for the coming generation.
Energy decision makers back CO2 capture and storage technology
A new survey of over 500 key energy decision makers from across Europe has found a strong appetite for the development of CO2 capture and storage technologies in Europe as a way of reducing emissions of carbon dioxide. The survey was funded by the Research Directorate of the European Commission.
New lightweight concept increases ship capacity
LONDON, Cruise & Ferry: A new lightweight sandwich composite concept may reduce the weight of a RoPax superstructure by as much as 60%. This opens up for increased loading capacity, and thus increased profits for operators.
Making the vessel itself the safest place to be in an accident
London: In an emergency situation, people on board passenger vessels have for decades expected a safe return to port. In addition, these passengers will now be provided with facilities to ensure habitable conditions for the time it takes to reach a safe port.
DNV launches Trust Anchor for e-Business
London 24 April 2007: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is launching its new Validation Authority solution at Infosecurity ’07.
Sound performance by DNV
Høvik, April 22, 2007 – The global focus on risk and zero tolerance for accidents has resulted in significant demand for DNV’s services for managing risk.
Toyota’s Jim Press named Executive of the year
Detroit, Michigan: DNV presents the prestigious Automotive Industry Executive of the Year Award to Jim Press, the President of Toyota Motor North America, during the annual Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit 17 April.
Sea Diamond – clean from class related issues
OSLO: The passenger vessel Sea Diamond sank Friday 6 April some hundred metres from shore of the Greek island Santorini. The vessel was classed by DNV.
DNV develops new vision
Singapore: Leading classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has launched a new vision focusing on the environment and the need to balance the competing needs of business and society.
Focus on the right risk – not just worst-case consequences
DNV makes use of modern risk estimation methods to document acceptable risks in the LNG industry and has also developed an assessment standard for LNG shipboard cargo operator competence.
DNV helps smooth transition to new fuel regulations
DNV’s round-the-clock fuel testing and technical advisory services enable shipowners to receive immediate support to deal with Annex VI-related issues.
DNV establishes new operation to provide IT risk management services
To help companies manage their challenges in IT risk management, DNV has established a new operation - DNV IT Global Services.
Maersk Training Centre wins DNV Award for Excellent Performance
Stamford, Connecticut, USA: The Maersk Training Centre in Denmark attains a high standard of performance in all the functions of a training centre. The centre has as the very first won the DNV SeaSkill award for excellent performance.
Increasing incidence of serious accidents
Stamford, Connecticut, USA: The accident frequency in shipping has decreased over the past few decades. However, although the figures today are half of what they were in the late 80s, this trend is about to turn.
DNV and NHSLA: A partnership for improving patient safety and managing risk
DNV has entered into a five year contract with the NHSLA (National Health Service Litigation Authority) to provide services for managing risk with effect from 1 April 2007.
Corporate agreement signed by DNV and Vietnam Register
DNV and Vietnam Register (VR) have recently signed a corporate agreement to strengthen both positions in the growing Vietnam market.
MSC Napoli – class investigates several potential causes
DNV is investigating several potential causes of the MSC Napoli incident. So far, none of them can be excluded.
US Coast Guard authorizes DNV for plan reviews and inspections of all types of offshore units
The US Coast Guard has today authorized DNV to carry out plan reviews and inspections on its behalf of all types of offshore units which are operating on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), regardless of flag.
DNV eases IMO coating regulation adoption across Asia
Following considerable demand from shipyards across Asia, leading classification society DNV is preparing a sample Coating Technical File (CTF) as a guideline for shipbuilders.
DNV and CCS join forces on coatings
The joint venture agreement named “CCS & DNV Technology Institute” was signed this week by China Classification Society (CCS) and DNV.