http://www.dnv.com/rss/maritime_news.aspRecent maritime-related news from Det Norske Veritas (DNV)http://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.com/rss/maritime_news.asphttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/norway_day_at_expo_in_korea.aspYeosu, 14 May: HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske today attended Norway Day celebrations at the World Expo in Korea. Norway’s participation in the World Expo is a partnership between the Norwegian authorities and four private sponsors – Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Höegh Autoliners, Kongsberg and Wilh. Wilhelmsen.Mon, 14 May 2012 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnv_expands_its_sustainability_consultancy_with_the_acquisition_of_two_tomorrows_group.aspLondon: DNV, the international risk management company, has acquired leading sustainability agency, Two Tomorrows Group, further expanding its sustainability consulting service capability across the globe.Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnv_has_entered_into_a_strategic_partnership_with_norwegian_stormgeo_group.aspOslo/Bergen: DNV has, as part of a strategic partnership with StormGeo, acquired the right to purchase 22,6 % of StormGeo’s shares through a mutually convertible capital issue, putting their weight behind a world-leading meteorology and risk assessment company. Bjørn K. Haugland, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer of DNV Group will join the Board of Directors of StormGeo.Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnv_increases_its_arctic_focus_and_acquires_the_oilspill_preparedness_company_nps.aspThe Arctic has large oil and gas resources and operations in this sensitive and harsh area will require efficient oil-spill preparedness solutions. “The acquisition of Norwegian Petro Services (NPS) in Norway and its recognised expertise will play an important role in our activities in this field,” says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV’s COO of the Norway, Russia and Finland division.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnvtocooperatewithkoreanationaloilcorporationonehsq.aspSeoul: DNV and Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC), a state-run oil company in South Korea, have agreed to cooperate on environment, health, safety and quality management system enhancement.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:57:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/closetiesbetweendnvandkogasinlngresearchanddevelopment.aspSeoul: DNV has signed a MOU with Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), South Korea’s state-run gas corporation, to cooperate on research and development in the LNG sector. While this is DNV’s second MOU with KOGAS, following the first in 2010 to cooperate on EHSQ issues, DNV is the first international risk management organisation in Korea to cooperate with KOGAS on research and development projects in the LNG sector.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/firsttruehybridsystemtobeinstalledonboardanoffshoresupplyvessel.aspLondon: A true hybrid energy system is currently being developed for installation on board the offshore supply vessel Viking Lady. An impressive battery pack for energy storage will soon be installed. When the new system is complete, the operation of the engine will be more smooth and cost effective giving further emission reductions.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:34:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnvstrengthensglobalpositionsthroughthreeseparatecompanies.aspOSLO: Following the transfer of the majority shareholding in KEMA, DNV is now establishing a group structure to manage the strong industry positions it now holds. By merging some of its activities with KEMA, DNV is committed to driving the global transition toward a safe, reliable and clean energy future.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/remieriksennewceoofdnvmaritimeandoilgas.aspOSLO: Remi Eriksen will take up the position as Chief Executive Officer of DNV Maritime and Oil & Gas on 1 March. Following its acquisition of the majority shareholding in KEMA, DNV is now establishing a group structure with three companies to manage the strong multiple industry positions it now holds.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/walleminstallsdnvnavigatortoitsfleetofmorethan190ships.aspWallem Ship Management in Hong Kong has ordered DNV Navigator for its managed fleet of more than 190 ships. The contract also includes the Work and Rest Hours module allowing for compliance with international legislation on rest hours for seafarers.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/newdeepwaterpipelineconceptreducescostbutnotsafety.aspLondon: DNV has developed a new pipeline concept, called X-Stream, that can significantly reduce the cost of a deep- and ultra-deepwater gas pipeline while still complying with the strictest safety and integrity regime. X-Stream is based on established and field-proven technologies which have been innovatively arranged.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnvandtrialitywonthelloydslistinnovationaward.aspThe Lloyd’s List Global Award for the shipping industry’s best innovation project 2011 was won by DNV. At a ceremony last night at the London Hilton Hotel, Chief Operating Officer Ioannis Kourmatzis accepted the award on behalf of DNV.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/summerstudentspredict4timesasexpensivetodrillinthearctic.aspOslo, 10 August: today DNV’s summer students presented the results of seven weeks of intense and targeted work with a concept for year-round drilling and exploration offshore north-east Greenland. More than anything their work unfolded a massive need for new technologies, improved standards and increased arctic research. But that’s not all; the students predict that drilling in the Arctic could be up to four times as expensive as drilling in the North Sea.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2011/drwilliampcullenrejoinsdnvpetroleumservices.aspSINGAPORE – DNV Petroleum Services is pleased to announce that Dr. William P. Cullen has rejoined the company as a Senior Consultant, after retiring in 2004 from his position as head of DNVPS Inc. in the US.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:19:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/seaspancontainership.aspShanghai: The new generation of 10,000 TEU container vessels contracted by Seaspan represents major improvements in energy efficiency, cargo capacity, operational efficiency and emission reductions. The order for seven 10,000 TEU container vessels plus 18 options is the biggest ever container contract entered into in China. The vessels will be built to DNV class.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:37:00 GMT