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.
The institute is the first of its kind in China. It aims to support both the maritime and offshore industries on various laboratory and research challenges. The first phase will focus on coating testing to respond to the IMO rules on PSPC.
The Institute was opened by Mr. Li Kejun, Chairman and President of CCS, and Dr. Henrik O. Madsen, President and CEO of DNV.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Li Kejun said: “China is experiencing fast economic growth and technology and innovation are on high agenda in China. DNV and CCS both focus on quality and technology and we all invest huge in research and development. This cooperation between the two parties will definitely enhance the fast development of the Chinese shipping and offshore industry and will further contribute to the world maritime industry.”
Mr. Henrik O. Madsen said at the opening ceremony: “DNV has a long history and has accumulated vast experience and competence in its development. We have long commitment to China. CCS and DNV have a long, proven cooperation based on trust and respect and we firmly believe that with strong support from both parties, the joint venture will benefit the Chinese maritime and offshore industries, thereby strengthening the world maritime and energy markets.”
The grand opening ceremony held in Fengxian, outskirt of Shanghai, was attended by Madam You Shumin from COSTIND, Mr. Li Qingping from Maritime Safety Administration, Mr. Zhang Guangqin, Chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Association, and other representatives from the shipping and shipbuilding, energy and coating industries.
The institute’s coating laboratory is started up at the opening ceremony. The laboratory performs testing according to the IMO’s PSPC requirement of prequalification testing of coatings for seawater ballast tanks. The practical testing is to simulate exposure by submerging samples into a tank of seawater and replicating the movement of the ship for 180 days.
The Institute will expand its laboratory services into fuel; lube oil testing and materials and strength during the next phases.
About CCS
CCS is a specialized technical organization registered with the relevant decrees of the People's Republic of China and working for the interests of the public. CCS is a non-profit-making body. CCS started classification of ships in 1956.The main functions of CCS are to perform classification survey, certification survey and notarial survey of ships, offshore installations, containers and related industrial products both at home and abroad, and to conduct statutory work on behalf of the Chinese Government and other flag administrations when so authorized as well as other businesses approved by relevant administrations. CCS has established 39 branches/offices in the major domestic ports and 20 branches/offices in 14 other countries/regions. CCS has been authorized by 23 flag administrations to perform statutory work on their behalf and signed agreements with more than 20 ship survey organizations for mutual cooperation on technical survey of ships. CCS has shaped up a global service network having head office in Beijing as its core, backed up by major ports along the coast and the Yangtze River, and taking the priority of Europe, North America, Oceanic, Far East and North Africa.
Contact person CCS:
Mr. Zhu Kai
Tel：+86 10 58112898
Mobile：+86 13910078600
Email：zhukai@ccs.org.cn