Classification
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Ship classification
Verification against Rule requirements during design, construction and operation of ships and offshore units.
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Offshore classification
DNV helps clients to ensure an adequate safety and reliability through offshore classification, thus providing assurance that requirements laid down in applicable rules and regulations are met during all phases of the asset's design, construction and operation
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Rules & standards
DNV has developed rules and standards for ships for more than 140 years, and is a world leading classification soctiety. DNV also develops rules and standards for the offshore industry, particularly within oil and gas field development, production and transportation.
World’s largest heavy lift vessel to be classed by DNV
Rotterdam: Dockwise’s new heavy lift vessel, the Dockwise Vanguard, will be able to lift and transport units of up to 110,000 tonnes. The maximum capacity of an existing vessel is 75,000 tonnes.
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This database provides you with more than 13.000 certificates issued by DNV within the maritime area. The certificates contain information about products and manufacturers found to comply with international standards, regulations and the DNV Rules.
Hot topics
April 2012 – Rules and Standards – Offshore, Ships and High Speed Light Craft
New rule book for self-elevating units: The major news in the April release of DNV’s service documents is the new Offshore Service Specification; OSS-104 Rules for Classification of Self-Elevating units. This rule book follows a new format and provides a clear overview of all the relevant requirements and procedures applicable to a self-elevating unit built to DNV class.
