http://www.dnv.com/rss/offshore_enews.aspOffshore eNews from DNV (Det Norske Veritas)http://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.com/rss/offshore_enews.asphttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/dnvintroducestheindustrysfirstcertificatetomanagingsoftwarerisk.aspThe increasing complexity of onboard software-operated systems represents a significant safety and business risk for owners and operators of offshore assets. With renewed industry focus on this critical but often poorly managed operational component, DNV has developed the world’s first certificate for Integrated Software Dependent Systems (ISDS).Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/fredolsenwindcarrierclassedbydnv.aspFred. Olsen Windcarrier has two purpose-built WTIUs (wind turbine installation units) under construction scheduled for delivery in 2012. Both are classed by DNV.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:18:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/dnv_launches_shared_hull_integrity_management_service.aspDNV’s Hull Integrity Management (HIM) is an innovative web-based service designed to improve maintenance, streamline reporting, facilitate inspections and avoid downtime due to unanticipated repair work during renewal surveys for classification.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/dnvtoissuenewoffshoretechnicalguidanceonoffshoregasterminals.aspRising demand for floating offshore gas terminals has resulted in the development of new technologies and specialized units, leading to a number of innovative design concepts. Based on DNV’s extensive experience in this segment, the organization has prepared a detailed design and construction guidance scheduled to be released in April 2011.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:04:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/golarlngtoworkwithdnvonwestjavaproject.aspIn October 2010, Golar LNG announced that the company had won a long-term charter for the West Java FSRU project. The FSRU will be classed by DNV’s REGAS notation and design work will be consistent with DNV’s new Offshore Technical Guidance (OTG-02).Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/dnvlaunchesnewoffshorestandardforwindturbineinstallationunits.aspDNV has become the leading classification society for new building of specially designed wind turbine installation units. The organization’s involvement in this market is continuously growing, preparing the ground for a special service notation for these vessels, first launched in October 2009.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:14:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/dnvreleasesdynposernotation.aspIn response to rapid changes in dynamic positioning (DP) technologies, DNV has launched a new, flexible and efficient DP notation developed to allow owners to optimise fuel usage and reduce operational costs while maintaining high integrity towards loss of position and heading.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/oil_gas/publications/enews/2011/heghlngfromconcepttoreality.aspWith the delivery of the second of two award-winning Shuttle and Regas Vessels last summer, Höegh LNG’s ambitions to expand into the LNG value chain have become a reality.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:41:00 GMT