http://www.dnv.com/rss/news_from_dnv.aspRecent news from Det Norske Veritas (DNV)http://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.com/rss/news_from_dnv.asphttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2013/successful_dnv_oil__gas_seminar_technology__from_innovation_to_application.aspA new page in the DNV oil & gas history book was turned when Senior Vice President & COO of Norway, Russia and Finland, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, addressed the participants at DNV’s first “Technology – from Innovation to Application” conference at DNV Headquarters recently.Thu, 16 May 2013 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/growing_interest_in_the_safety_and_reliability_of_integrated_softwaredependent_systems.aspDNV is experiencing increasing demand from the drilling market for services related to the safety and reliability of integrated software-dependent systems (ISDS).Wed, 15 May 2013 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/strong_performance_by_dnv.aspDNV’s continued focus on safety and service quality and the ability to provide leading-edge technology advice and solutions contributed to the company’s strong market and financial performance in 2012. Revenues increased by 27% compared to 2011 and DNV strengthened its global position in all its key areas: maritime, oil & gas, energy & sustainability and business assurance.Tue, 14 May 2013 10:19:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/better_safety_barrier_management_is_the_next_step_to_improve_offshore_safety.aspOTC/Houston: To avoid major accidents, safety barriers are critical to stop accident pathways before they become serious, and they need to be treated accordingly. This has to be reflected in operations and ideally in regulations. If not, safety barriers which often address rare events might lose the everyday battle for attention among all the safety and production systems in daily use, leaving a company with fictional barriers and false sense of security.Mon, 13 May 2013 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/new_dnv_jip_to_speed_up_subsea_construction.aspHouston/Oslo: In the construction of a subsea project, one challenge is the long delivery time of large steel forgings used for key components. This is mainly due to compliance with oil companies’ individual requirements. DNV is now inviting the subsea industry to jointly obtain synergies by developing a best-practice approach. The aim is to reduce delivery time and production costs and improve material quality, thus reducing the risk throughout the supply chain.Mon, 13 May 2013 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/dnv_signs_agreement_with_university_of_california_berkeley.aspDNV has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of California Berkeley to extend its technology development program for its technical experts.Fri, 10 May 2013 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/dnv_software_launches_innovative_solution_for_offshore_risk_analysis.aspOslo/Houston: Harsher environments, life extension and more demanding regulatory and business requirements are some of the challenges the offshore industry faces.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/dnv_enhances_class_rules_for_offshore_units.aspHouston/Oslo: DNV has restructured its offshore classification rules for Mobile Offshore Units in order to improve transparency and enhance safety. “Our aim is to help the rig owner in the building process – to clearly show that the unit is constructed in compliance with reliability and safety standards. At the same time, yards can achieve improved efficiency and have the ability to document the safety level of alternative solutions,” says Erik Henriksen, Director for Mobile Offshore Units at DNV.Mon, 06 May 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2013/annual_report_2012__doing_the_right_thing.aspThe annual report was today released highlighting DNV’s financial, environmental and social performance. 2012 was a strong year for DNV and revenues increased by 27%.Fri, 03 May 2013 15:48:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/dnv_supports_drydock_free_operation_of_mobile_offshore_units.aspMoving MOUs to sheltered waters or drydock facilities for surveys is disruptive and expensive. Using the experience gained from several years of dealing with floating production units and surveying drilling units on location, DNV is now preparing a Recommended Practice (RP) to allow mobile offshore units to operate on location by optimizing survey routines without compromising on quality, safety and integrity.Fri, 03 May 2013 13:42:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/european_cooperation_on_powertogas_for_future_energy_system.aspArnhem, the Netherlands, 26 April 2013 – Eleven leading companies in Europe have joined forces in the newly established North Sea Power to Gas Platform to further develop the concept of Power-to-Gas (P2G): the conversion of renewable power into gas. P2G will play an increasingly important role in our future energy system, as it reduces temporal surpluses of renewable power by converting these surpluses into gases. As these gases can be used for different purposes such as transportation, domestic heating, as feedstock for the chemical industry, and power generation, the potential value of P2G is considerable.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:20:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/dnv_software_providing_one_single_data_model_for_offshore_design.aspDesign and analysis of offshore and maritime structures has previously involved the use of several different models where data from one model must be manually transferred to others – a costly and time-consuming process. DNV Software is now releasing Sesam GeniE 6.4, where design engineers can use one single model for design, modification and life extension. This new version increases significantly both efficiency and the quality of the design results , says Ole Jan Nekstad, DNV Software Product Director for Sesam.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2013/the_uks_risk_leaders_discuss_mergers__acquisitions_from_failure_to_success.asp'How should risk management support due diligence during an acquisition or merger and what are the needs at Board and management team level?'Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/terry_loftis_the_new_chairman_of_dnvs_rig_owners_committee.aspHouston, Texas: Terry Loftis, Director of Engineering of Transocean, has been appointed as the Chairman of DNV’s Rig Owners’ Committee.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:41:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2013/being_lng_ready_could_be_the_best_option_for_many_ships.aspOslo: DNV now offers shipowners the support they need to make newbuilds and existing vessels ‘LNG ready’ with class approved designs, ready for later, simple retrofit of LNG technology. The service enables shipowners to make smart choices and minimal investments now in readiness for when LNG bunkering becomes widely available.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:16:00 GMT