Meet Eva Joly, and read about her fight against corruption. Also in this issue; two articles on the rising fortunes of Vietnam. Learn about Sevan Marine and how an idea went from the bathtub to the oilfield, and look into articles focusing on LNG.
Eva Joly: Unethical companies have no future
Eva Joly is in no doubt: "In the future, there will no longer be room for unethical companies"
Operating in demanding markets
Future growth will increasingly take place in regions where there is political instability and weak governance structures without democratic traditions and sound legislation. These markets are often rich in natural resources and can be attractive due to the availability of low cost work forces. We will see more and more companies operating in these demanding markets, where they will be exposed to difficult situations and ethical dilemmas.
Prevention is better than a cure
TNT, a leading global express and mail provider, is at the forefront of fighting fraud and corruption.
LNG to the USA on the rise
The demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States is rising rapidly, and the energy industry can demonstrate an operational record that is near perfect. Even so, the developments of mainland LNG import terminals are in most cases met with fierce local opposition due to safety concerns. This slows the growth of the importing, but does nothing to hamper the rise in demand for natural gas.
The right energy
Coves Point is one of the largest LNG import facilities in the United States. Situated in the middle of a nature reserve, the facility is set for an expansion that has passed all the rigorous federal regulatory processes and even met with local approval.
Streamlining complex operations
Delivering hi-tech products to the most complex industries in the world – aerospace and defence – EADS must rely on its control of costs, schedules and efficiency being as mature as possible. To ensure this, the company is implementing Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).
Vietnam rising
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has seen an economic boom that in the last few years has outpaced even that of China. Oil is a major part of this, as Vietnam exports all of the crude oil and some of the natural gas it produces from its coastal resources. Now that oil is needed at home, and a whole new petrochemical industry is gradually being built to fuel Vietnam to even greater heights.
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.
The idea that came true
The circular Sevan Piranema oil rig is the fantastic idea that no one believed in but which will soon be producing at full strength on the Piranema field off the coast of Brazil.
Complies with the future
One of Japan’s most respected brands, Fujitsu, stipulates stringent demands for how its products may affect the global environment and its customers. The technology company does not stop there; it makes equal demands on all its suppliers. “We’re responsible for how our operations affect the environment – not only for today but also facing the coming 100 years,” said Mr. Mitsugu Sato, the general manager for Fujitsu’s sustainable development planning division.
Taking care of the environment takes care of business
Kraft Foods is implementing its global environmental management system at an impressive rate. Not long after starting this process, the company achieved ISO 14001 certification for several of its facilities around the world. “Now, we can better measure how much we care about the environment and at the same time leverage these efforts to enhance our business,” says Thomas Ingermann, Director Safety and Environment for Kraft International Manufacturing.
Taking a proactive approach to managing asset integrity
Gasco’s management is committed to taking a proactive approach to managing asset integrity. The company has had an increased awareness and focus on this subject not only due to its ageing facilities but also to the need to build integrity into the company’s new facilities.
Quality management certificates to Vietnam hospitals
The Ho Chi Minh Eye Hospital and the intensive care unit of the Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, have both been certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system standard by DNV.
Norwegian American Trade Award to DNV
DNV has received the Norwegian American Trade Award for 2006. The award was presented to CEO Henrik O. Madsen by Oivind Lorentzen, who is a member of the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) National Board of Directors.
Helping shipowners to achieve excellent safety on board
DNV has launched a new service which will help shipowners to reduce the high level of accidents onboard ships caused directly by human error.
Europcar chooses DNV
The Spanish branch of the global car rental company Europcar has chosen DNV to certify its Occupational Health and Safety Management System to the OHSAS 18001 standard.
Fortis goes for Q-Labs and IBM
Fortis, an international bank, has chosen DNV’s Q-Labs and IBM as its business partners in a project to enhance the efficiency of its software organisation across national and cultural borders.
DNV gears up for expansion in Vietnam
Stating its intention to strengthen its leading position in Vietnam, DNV plans to undertake an expansion in the recruitment of surveyors.
New IT testing facility
DNV’s Echelon unveils new IT testing facility to help product manufacturers meet compulsory demands.
Extended assistance to the Whiting refinery
DNV will assist BP’s Operation Canadian Crude project, a major revamp of BP’s Whiting refinery to accommodate the processing of extra heavy oil from Canada.
World’s largest newbuilding car carrier to DNV class
The world’s largest newbuilding car carrier measured in car capacity is at present being built in Croatia to DNV class. The vessel will have a capacity of 7,000 vehicles and will be completed in January.
DNV opens new office in Washington D.C.
DNV has opened an office in Washington D.C., from where it will spearhead its new service concept to improve the way businesses manage their critical information flow.
A Star in the making
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is leading the way in biomedical research – with the help of DNV.
Fuel cell technology introduces ultra clean ships
Fuel cell technology, estimated to be up to 50% more efficient than today’s diesel engines, will transform the economics and environmental impact of commercial shipping, according to the DNV-led joint industry project FellowSHIP.